Hey Reader, Game theory is important. Why? A startup is just a series of games to get to the next level, each one unlocking bigger weapons and bigger demons. It's exactly why some founders love the journey of building more than the exit, they love being in the arena, playing the game. So the simple question should just be, according to game theory what is the best way to win? TL;DR The Finite Game is about preventing death (runway, first everything). The Infinite Game is about managing growth...

Hey Reader, Competence in a startup isn't about being good at your job, it's about being good at not stopping. Therefore the real / true measure of your competence is the finish line. Which means competence for a founder is just persistent repetition. Wanting to win is not the signal. History is. So show me the proof that when it actually matters, you don't quit, that you are competent. Show me any proof from any time in your life that you finish the job, do the thing, overcome the adversity,...

Hey Reader, Every. Single. Founder. If you are so lucky, will feel overwhelmed, underperforming, late, early, missing something, not clever enough, not near enough, not fast enough, not leader enough. Searching for a playbook that doesn't exist, and feeling that you're winging it, with a perpetual fear that you're one day away from it all crashing around you. The more qualified you are on paper. Domain expert, PhD, MBA, researcher, somewhat accomplished someone, the harder this all feels....