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 nostr:npub13klqm9frplhxwyamcpd66vp4k6w07rpm6anpk2r8tpsp5zs0hu0su2q6yp The myopic approach to understanding revenue trends has always bothered me about any business.

Me during the pandemic: Yes, we see an increase in revenue and sign-ups because this is an anomaly. Shouldn’t we treat it like an anomaly and prepare accordingly?

Investors then: It’s a boom! Let’s spend and hire like never before!

Investors now: We could never had predicted the slowing economy. We’re really sorry we have to lay off all these people.