Significant Career Lesson from a CEO and Co Founder at Boring Stuff
Varun, CEO/Co-Founder at Boring Stuff, learned the importance of slowing down amidst the perceived chaos of the job, emphasizing that "the consequences of acting quickly can actually be worse than not doing the doing." Prioritizing a moment to "stop and take a deep breath and really assess" situations has proven significant, allowing for better-informed decisions even when things feel like they are "collapsing."
Executive/Leadership, Problem-Solving, Stress Management, Actionable Tips, Decision-Making
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Varun Bhuchar
CEO/Co-Founder
Boring Stuff
Dartmouth
UCLA Anderson: MBA
Film, Media Arts, Visual Arts, Political Science, American Studies
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Consulting
Honors Student, Took Out Loans
Video Highlights
1. Importance of slowing down and not reacting too quickly, especially when things feel like they're constantly on fire.
2. Learning to differentiate between true emergencies and situations that can be triaged or handled with a more measured approach.
3. The potential negative consequences of acting hastily, which can sometimes be worse than inaction.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
That's a very good question. I think the best approach is to sometimes slow down. My job can often feel like things are on fire, and they are. As I've mentioned, I've gotten much better at figuring out what is actually an emergency and what isn't, and what needs to be triaged.
But even to this day, I sometimes act too quickly and need to remember not to do that. So, I would say that the best thing to do, even if things are collapsing, is to stop, take a deep breath, and really assess if you're making the right move.
The consequences of acting quickly can actually be worse than not acting at all.