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Second startup I hear phrasing it as "no ego". I get pedantic on that word choice. I think "don't be an asshole" is way more accurate :P. For example, I have a
by pilgrim689 15y ago
Second startup I hear phrasing it as "no ego". I get pedantic on that word choice. I think "don't be an asshole" is way more accurate :P. For example, I have a very strong ego (ego is defined as high self-esteem, high self-importance), but I always admit I know nothing about something, or that I'm wrong, or that someone made a valid point that trumps me, or I've made a mistake, etc. In fact, I'd even say that it feeds my ego to do these things.
But this concept of open-mindedness is hard to phrase in a catchy way like "no ego", admittedly.
- lawrence 15y agoWell said. I think you need a little swagger to handle the overwhelming odds against you as a startup. What you don't need are assholes.
- rmorrison 15y agoThere is nothing wrong with a little swagger, or confidence. However, adopting "no assholes" isn't quite enough: a non-asshole can still let their ego get in the way of their work and their team. For example, by refusing to admit fault.
- true_religion 15y agoPerhaps they mean it as written---no self-importance.