I used to struggle w needing to be “creative” or “original” in my work. At some point I had a breakthrough that really helped me: I cannot repeat an idea, no matter how basic or common, without imparting some of my worldview into it.

You can attract luck simply by telling people what you are working on.

My philosophy re startup speed has completely changed over the last few years. I grew up at Uber, professionally, which held speed as the absolute, ultimate goal. Now, I still value speed, but hold quality as the binding constraint.

Quality software deserves your hard‑earned cash Quality software from independent makers is like quality food from the farmer’s market. A jar of handmade organic jam is not the same as mass-produced corn syrup-laden jam from the supermarket. Industrial fruit jam is filled with cheap ingredients and shelf stabilizers. Industrial software is filled... See more