A successful experiment is way more valuable than an intricate, grand doc.

2023-11-27 · Bits and Bobs 11/27/23

A successful experiment is an existence proof of viability to double down on.

Don't judge teams by how many small, safe experiments fail.

Judge teams by how many experiments succeed and can be built upon.

Don't try to pre-judge which small, safe experiments will work out. Just do them.

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