Let’s say it plainly: In a world where speed, feedback, and visibility decide who wins — hiding your progress is not noble. It’s dangerous. You’re not protecting your idea. You’re starving it. The Great Stealth Lie Stealth mode is sold as “smart,” “strategic,” “protective.” But in reality? It often means: Delaying real user feedback Avoiding […]
Let’s talk about the deadliest lie in the startup world. It’s not about funding. It’s not about scaling too fast. It’s not even about competition. It’s this: “We’ve got product-market fit.” No, you probably don’t. You have a few downloads. Some compliments. A handful of early sales. But if your retention is weak, referrals are […]
Let’s cut through the noise. You’ve spent years — maybe decades — becoming the best at what you do. You’ve got the credentials, the network, the know-how. You’ve put in the 10,000 hours. So why haven’t you built something that can scale, fund your freedom, or be sold for millions? And being “non-technical” isn’t your […]
Let’s get one thing straight: Startups don’t fail because the founder is lazy. They fail because the founder is doing too much, too early, with too little focus. The startup world celebrates hustle culture. But behind the scenes? It’s burnout culture in disguise. You’re told to build fast, scale fast, and do everything yourself. But […]