Doing things fast has more primary and second order benefits than we realize which makes it hard to conceptualize it’s full value. As a simple example, consider how we evaluate products by how completely they solve the problem. If you remove the temporal component, the value of the solution drops to zero—a solution is useless if it’s not available in a sensible amount of time.
Now factor in the value of exceeding your expectation for a sensible amount of time. Then factor in the likelihood of doing it again because it’s fast. Then repurpose the time saved towards working on something else that is valuable.
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Faster is more productive because it is a multiplier on tasks you spend a lot of time doing (thinking, writing, typing, debugging).
Shipping and Hiring Velocity Are Predictors of Successful Pre-Product Companies
In the early days of a pre-product startup there is little to measure. There’s no sales, there’s no product KPIs, no press releases, and so on.
Initial Stack for the Noteland Web App
My initial values and principles for developing Noteland helps to narrow down some guidelines for choosing a stack for the web app: