Speed Isn't the Goal. Velocity Is.

Speed is motion. Velocity is motion with direction. In the early days of building, I obsessed over pace. Ship fast. Fix later. Move. But speed without a compass just leads to burnouts and backtracks. I've launched features that hit deadlines and missed the mark. Not because they were late — but because they weren't aligned. Now I care more about why something is moving than how fast. Before I greenlight anything, I ask: • Is this moving us toward something meaningful? • Will this compound? • Are we solving a real problem, or chasing a distraction? Velocity means: • Directional clarity • Strategic restraint • Measurable progress You can ship fast and still go in circles. True momentum comes from velocity.