TLDR Founders · MISCELLANEOUS

FRICTION ISN'T VELOCITY

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Summary from the TLDR Founders newsletter

Leaders often confuse motion for progress, assuming new processes or tools will solve organizational issues. However, without thoughtful consideration and clear success criteria, merely moving fast or creating a lot of activity (velocity) doesn't necessarily mean that you are effectively overcoming the obstacles or resistance (friction) that prevent real progress.