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> Our goal shouldn't be to "dominate the competition/market." The goal should be creating compelling experiences and products for our customers. Googler also.
by danans 6y ago
> Our goal shouldn't be to "dominate the competition/market." The goal should be creating compelling experiences and products for our customers.
Googler also. I believe that the phrase used to capture the desired mindset is "respect the opportunity".
- asdfasgasdgasdg 6y agoUgh. I detest that phrase. :( It sounds so corporate.
- danans 6y agoDoesn't sound corporate to me at all. Corporate to me is things like "increase synergy". Respecting the opportunities available to you by showing respect for your competitors who are just like you at the end of the day seems like a pretty real and relatable recommendation.
- jpxw 6y agoIf you need to remind yourself that you need to “respect the competition”, you’re probably a monopoly.
- jmole 6y agoi disagree - to me, "respect the competition" means don't grow complacent. ebay, for example, doesn't respect the competition (and has grown correspondingly complacent), and it's why sites like reverb are popping up and serving niches far better than ebay does.
- danans 6y agoI think it's about cultivating a healthier mindset about why you develop products, in particular avoiding the trap of zero sum, win/lose thinking.