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Founders are wired for speed. But reacting to every stray thought is not leading. It is just vibrating.
Reactivity is a leak.
When you "fix" things because you feel anxious, you are tampering. This creates team whiplash. Your systems never settle. Your team stops building for the future because they expect you to blow everything up by Tuesday.
This feels like control. It is actually just playing Whac-A-Mole.
Not every thought needs a response. Some need data. Some need a month of observation. Some just need you to go for a walk.
Scaling requires a steady hand.
Extremely accurate 👌
Constant reactive changes often introduce more instability than progress in growing systems.
Strong insight.
shiny object syndrome is real 👍
Absolutely 👌
One of the most expensive patterns in product building.
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Accurate word, wrong shelf is such a good line. The idea that the noun you choose picks your competitors for you is sharp and worth stealing.