quotes that i find myself coming back to.

"when a startup is competing against a large competitor, they aren't competing with the *entire* company, they are likely competing with some pm focused on internal politics/career progression. with this framing, it shouldn't be surprising to see startups win as often as they do." - dalton caldwell

"if you mention taste nowadays, a lot of people will tell you that "taste is subjective." they believe this because it really feels that way to them. when they like something, they have no idea why. it could be because it's beautiful, or because their mother had one, or because they saw a movie star with one in a magazine, or because they know it's expensive. their thoughts are a tangle of unexamined impulses." - pg

"most of the groups applying have not stopped to ask: of all the things we could do, is this the one with the best chance of making money?" - pg

"your actions should reflect your humanity, not your obligations."

"you're dying."

11/2/2024