I periodically read up on Noah Kagan’s blog. Just for a background, Noah works at Facebook as a project manager and has a cool insight into how things work over there in California.

I don’t know Noah, nor have I ever spoken to him.  But I’d love to someday, because we share the same view on things (from his post “Go DO Something“):

I totally commend people who are creating things over people who whine about their jobs and nag on people actually trying to make something. Even if you are creating something not to make money or a viable business just doing ANYTHING is a great thing. You learn what not to do and meet so many great people for future endeavors.

Whether or not you agree with his initial conclusion that “most people don’t do shit,” go and make something.  Create something.  Even if it’s a stupid club or a dumb business venture that’s doomed to fail.  The fact is that success is predicated on failure…learning, adapting, iterating, realigning, re-strategizing. 

I believe that the “just do it” or “do something” mentality can be applied to so many aspects of life.  Since hypercompetition and change are the norm, we need to be ready to be active.  If it’s not right or you’re not seeing results, then change it.  Life won’t end.  The world won’t split into little pieces.

The upside of this is that you’re always active — moving, thinking, deploying, etc.  I only see that as a problem if you don’t like to think, create or better yourself.  And if that’s the case — well, then our characters are fundamentally at odds (but I’ll still be your friend).

Go read Noah’s blog Okdork.  And while you’re there, support his Carnival of Marketing