The hottest Substack posts of jsfour

And their main takeaways
1 HN point 13 Jan 24
  1. Competition can lead to mutual improvement through pushing each other to become better.
  2. Every purchase or pursuit can have ripple effects throughout society, creating value and opportunities for others.
  3. Keeping up with others can be detrimental if done without personal growth, leading to stress and constant comparison.
0 implied HN points 21 Jan 24
  1. Leaders can face internal conflicts between being tough and accessible
  2. Historical figures made strategic decisions that were considered immoral but rationalized for saving lives
  3. The pressure to act against morals is a challenge for leaders to manage
0 implied HN points 24 Sep 24
  1. When thinking about business ideas, consider if they solve a real problem (painkillers) or just offer something nice (vitamins).
  2. Chewing gum has a lot of purposes, like freshening breath or relieving stress, but it may just be good marketing.
  3. Even if your product isn't a 'painkiller', like vitamins, it still has value and a market. So, don't give up on your idea!