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On the other hand, Bill Gates famously did this to IBM regarding DOS. When it works, it works. Sometimes pressure makes a diamond, as many of us with ADHD procr
by jimmaswell 3y ago
On the other hand, Bill Gates famously did this to IBM regarding DOS. When it works, it works. Sometimes pressure makes a diamond, as many of us with ADHD procrastinstion know
- kelnos 3y agoI don't think this is an endorsement of this practice. Consider that Gates then spent the next couple decades engaging in anti-competitive behavior that IMO did a lot of harm to the personal computing industry. If anything, this tale about Gates just tells us that you can "win" in unethical ways by continuing to do unethical things throughout your career.
- jimmaswell 3y agoAs far as business ethics, I feel like a little overpromising with legitimate confidence you'll actually deliver isn't the worst. It's high-risk high-reward.