day 91, let's talk about the 'fail fast' mantra.

Shajedul Karim
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glamorized, yet misunderstood. failing fast isn't about reckless speed. it's about calibrated risk and early learning. start with small bets. learn. then go big. avoid the double-down-on-failure trap. ask yourselves: what’s the smallest test that will teach me something vital? metrics can deceive. watch for vanity numbers. focus on 'heartbeat' metrics instead. failing? ask, did the idea fail, or was it the execution? big difference, friends. pivot or persevere? it's an art. know your risk tolerance. then decide. failure stories aren't just for beers and tears. they're research. invaluable. no blame games in failure. cultivate a culture of responsibility, not finger-pointing. and, failing fast is a means, not the end. aim for smarter, not just faster.

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Lois Perez
Fail-fast is gold. We used it with our last Product Hunt launch—saved us from wasting time on features no one wanted.