The Religion of Speed | Hacker News

Hacker News users debated the idea that speed is often mistaken for progress.

Commenters cited military training, workplace experience, and business examples to show that careful execution can outperform rushed effort.

The thread argued that “slow is smooth” and that disciplined work often leads to fewer mistakes and better results.

It also touched on first-mover advantage and how companies like Google, Facebook, and MySpace illustrate the tradeoff between speed and durability.