A Joosr guide to… The Creator's Code by Amy Wilkinson

Key takeaways

Remain open to opportunity by considering the problems that you may be able to solve with a new product or service.
Practice generosity, helping others when you can and sharing information or advice in order to build strong business relationships.
Make mistakes on a small scale, with prototypes and soft releases, to prevent catastrophic mistakes later on.
Keep your focus on your end goals, and you will always be on the right path—headed toward success.

Key takeaways
Remain open to opportunity by considering the problems that you may be able to solve with a new product or service.
Practice generosity, helping others when you can and sharing information or advice in order to build strong business relationships.
Make mistakes on a small scale, with prototypes and soft releases, to prevent catastrophic mistakes later on.
Keep your focus on your end goals, and you will always be on the right path—headed toward success

will be better able to always stay one step ahead of the competition. But even as you do this, remember that it’s important to fail, too. Failure is inevitable, but if you keep this contained to small failures that allow you to adapt and make changes, you can successfully explore new options while avoiding catastrophe later down the line.
Generosity is an extremely important trait that all entrepreneurs must develop. You have to build strong relationships to help bolster your business, and that means sharing ideas, resources, and information. When you lend a hand and share with others, they are more likely to reciprocate, which is good for business. Finally, always keep your eyes on the prize. With your end goals clearly in mind, you’ll always be on the path to success, no matter what speed bumps you encounter along the way

One of the most important skills for building a business is the ability to be agile and to adapt to an ever-changing market. You can hone this skill by practicing the OODA Loop: simply Observe, Orient, Decide, and Act. If you perform these actions in a continuous loop, you

Ideas and opportunities are everywhere: you just have to be open to seeing them so you can make a move before someone else does

Consider the problems you or others are experiencing, and think about how you could solve these

If you define your goals clearly, then you will always know what to aim for. And by always considering how to reach this end goal, you’ll never be in danger of straying from the path that leads to your success

Don’t obsess about your competitors, or get caught up in previous successes or failures. Keep your eyes on the prize

This laser focus is another key in the creator’s code. Just make sure that your end goal is always in your mind

failing. It is necessary to avoid getting distracted, which you can do by always reminding yourself what you are working toward