Jason Fried's article feels a bit preachy TBH, and the last paragraph about the cleaning lady being so awesome, seems rather cliched/trite.
I'm sure he's trying to tell us he values the little-guy/gal. Great!, we do too, but then don't pretend her job is more exciting than a whole industry, and you're just sitting around in gushy anticipation of your fresh flowers. ugh :p
Also, painting the valley as "sick" and "disgusting", feels one sided.
Sure there are problems with some startups being over-hyped, but bubble or not, companies are getting real shit done here, and it's pretty unique place, simply in terms of raw tech innovation density. Giving credit where due, doesn't need to take away from all the rest of the good stuff that goes on elsewhere in the world too, like at 37 Signals, Chicago IL.
I'm sure he's trying to tell us he values the little-guy/gal. Great!, we do too, but then don't pretend her job is more exciting than a whole industry, and you're just sitting around in gushy anticipation of your fresh flowers. ugh :p
Also, painting the valley as "sick" and "disgusting", feels one sided.
Sure there are problems with some startups being over-hyped, but bubble or not, companies are getting real shit done here, and it's pretty unique place, simply in terms of raw tech innovation density. Giving credit where due, doesn't need to take away from all the rest of the good stuff that goes on elsewhere in the world too, like at 37 Signals, Chicago IL.