Using war analogies

Ashwin Goyal

Mar 22, 2024

"I've got an idea for..."

"Whoa, easy there. You can't just charge in without a plan. That's how you get ambushed."

"We just need a few engineers to..."

"Oh, so now you're talking about sending in troops? This is how things get out of control."

"It's just a feature that..."

"We need to set up a war room, gather supplies, make allies, stock up, and get ready for the worst."

"I'm done."

Handling edge cases

"My fortress is impenetrable," the man declared with unwavering confidence. "No enemy can breach these walls." "What if a spy, disguised as a wandering traveler, opens your gates in the middle of the night?" his companion asked. "And what if an enemy poisons

Remembering the good days

"Remember when our company was just a small startup? We were so agile back then," he said. "Now that we've grown so much, things have gotten way too comfortable around here." She nodded. "Oh, absolutely! Health insurance, paid time off? It's