We see people and things not as they are, but as we are.
– Anthony de Mello
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Quotes
On building a product
Stepping back to understand deeper context and underlying motivation is important because people are notoriously bad at predicting what they want.
Talking, Typing, Thinking: Software Is Not a Desk Job
Developers over-optimise for the ergonomics of typing and not enough for the ergonomics of thinking.
Source: Talking, Typing, Thinking: Software Is Not a Desk Job – Daniel Fone
On winning battles
People are willing to pay to stand out, even when there is no obvious benefit. This is universal.
Source: How Discord Won – Ian Vanagas
One Last Soul: Tricks of the Trade
Money is the cause of poverty because it is the device by which those who are too lazy to work are enabled to rob the workers of the fruits of their labour.