You didn't see it coming
8 hours ago
- #honesty-in-business
- #startup-culture
- #social-media
- Dev's LinkedIn posts about a small team being a philosophy were actually due to hiring constraints.
- After layoffs in big tech, Dev's narrative shifted to praising his foresight in staying lean.
- Founders often reframe constraints (like remote work or local focus) as strategic choices on social media.
- Social media encourages curated success stories, hiding the reality of decision-making driven by circumstances.
- Honest accounts of uncertainty and constraints are rare but valuable for real guidance.
- The article highlights the importance of admitting when decisions are responses to circumstances, not visionary choices.
- The author reflects on learning from others' experiences, like the $10 Trillion AI Revolution and James Dyson's persistence.