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Maybe the problem with this PG's post is that he did not define the term "mean". I did noticed the pattern: people which have very little empathy have batter c
by tlogan 12y ago
Maybe the problem with this PG's post is that he did not define the term "mean".
I did noticed the pattern: people which have very little empathy have batter chance to succeed as startup founders. Which means that they will inflict harm to other people without any remorse if that make business sense. And they will be extra nice to people with more money then them.
So being mean in order to promote your business is called "being ruthless", "growth hacking", "efficient manager", etc. Being mean without any reason is just stupid and, ... really really mean.
Also there are plenty of successful founders which do have a lot of empathy and they are successful.
- mreiland 12y agoI don't know that it's a lack of remorse or empathy as much as it is good business sense. Decisions have to be made sometimes. I'm not defending assholes, but it's amazing how perceptions can be skewed of people and their intents, especially when it comes to the decisions they make.