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Builders Who Changed Their Mind

Guest essays from startup people and engineers about one belief they abandoned after reality objected.

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Short guest essays about changing your mind after building something.

  1. 01
    pitch

    Collect the note and context.

  2. 02
    draft

    Collect the note and context.

  3. 03
    review

    Check permission, sources, and fit before it becomes public.

  4. 04
    publish

    Check permission, sources, and fit before it becomes public.

The Prompt

Write one belief you held strongly before building something, then explain exactly what reality did to it.

Good submissions should include the old belief, the evidence that broke it, the new belief, and what you would tell someone who still has your old confidence.

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