On Why the Returns to Speed Are Non-Linear: Faster Unlocks Different Outcomes
beh_zod · x · 2026-10-09
A quoted tweet argues the returns to speed are not linear at all — it's not about doing the same thing in less time, but unlocking completely different outcomes.
- Faster texters get better, less filtered information
- Faster part delivery begets more creative prototypes
- Faster timelines force prioritization
The replier adds that action does create information, but "go slow until you know" still matters, citing the "don't mistake motion for progress" poster. A substantive AI/startup-culture exchange on speed and decision-making.
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