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MCP138: Speed Isn't the Problem, Rash Decisions Are
Everybody wants to move fast right now. AI is everywhere. Founders are jumping on every new tool before they even test it out. I've noticed the pushback starting already, because people are making rash calls before they stop and think.
This one's just me today. I want to talk about Temperance, a stoic virtue, and why it matters more in business than most people give it credit for. I use Zoom's constant feature creep and In-N-Out Burger's simple menu to show what patience actually looks like in practice.
Key Takeaways
Learn why patience beats speed when a decision actually matters.
See how asking "what are the consequences" before you act saves you from costly mistakes.
Get a simple 48 hour rule for big decisions before you commit to anything.
Understand why more features or faster growth isn't always progress.
Hear why a five item menu can outperform a hundred item one.
Listen If You...
You're tempted to adopt every new tool the moment it launches.
You've made a fast decision you ended up regretting later.
You're trying to grow your business without losing what makes it work.
Tired of prospects ghosting you after your first conversation? Grab my FREE 5-day email course at https://thefollowupfix.net/ and learn the five relationship-killing mistakes that are costing you sales (and how to fix them without being pushy).
About the Show
#MeetCoolPeople is where founders, creators, and entrepreneurs share real stories about building businesses that matter. Hosted by Ely Delaney, each episode goes past surface-level advice to uncover the mindset shifts, failures, and frameworks that separate people who talk about success from people who actually build it.
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By Ely DelaneyEverybody wants to move fast right now. AI is everywhere. Founders are jumping on every new tool before they even test it out. I've noticed the pushback starting already, because people are making rash calls before they stop and think.
This one's just me today. I want to talk about Temperance, a stoic virtue, and why it matters more in business than most people give it credit for. I use Zoom's constant feature creep and In-N-Out Burger's simple menu to show what patience actually looks like in practice.
Key Takeaways
Learn why patience beats speed when a decision actually matters.
See how asking "what are the consequences" before you act saves you from costly mistakes.
Get a simple 48 hour rule for big decisions before you commit to anything.
Understand why more features or faster growth isn't always progress.
Hear why a five item menu can outperform a hundred item one.
Listen If You...
You're tempted to adopt every new tool the moment it launches.
You've made a fast decision you ended up regretting later.
You're trying to grow your business without losing what makes it work.
Tired of prospects ghosting you after your first conversation? Grab my FREE 5-day email course at https://thefollowupfix.net/ and learn the five relationship-killing mistakes that are costing you sales (and how to fix them without being pushy).
About the Show
#MeetCoolPeople is where founders, creators, and entrepreneurs share real stories about building businesses that matter. Hosted by Ely Delaney, each episode goes past surface-level advice to uncover the mindset shifts, failures, and frameworks that separate people who talk about success from people who actually build it.