markyv18 · December 7, 2016 19:36
diff --git a/Hub Spot reflections b/Hub Spot reflections
 Geez, that was disgusting. 

 I guess coming at it from a background in finance if i'm going to invest in something (time, money, belief) i need to see a tangible product from that thing i'm investing in (even before i get into it, proof that i'm not chasing some ethereal thing).  So when i see something that's filled with superlatives, little true content, and pumped up on exceedingly subjective marketing BS I run very quickly in the opposite direction.  I'm not a fany of hype... in fact i'm a hater of it. Triathlon is filled with BS claims and non-substantiative claims.  I try to shoot it all down and act as beacon of reality.  Easy to do in a place where you are a certifiable expert.  But I think my mores defy a single culture or industry, if I see BS i call it.  If someone's got their head too far up their ass (any number of people in the article) I'll call it.  There are enough opportunities out there that I dont need to be in work space that espouses these beliefs. 

 I would say that there are some solid similarities between triathlon and tech.  Hustlers can make a buck because in general the masses are gullible/uninformed.  With so many people seeking validation that handing out baseless validation makes people feel better but undermines society as a whole.  I have zero desire to play any part in any of that but rather to produce quality content while at the same time making the team, and the customers AWESOME.
	Geez, that was disgusting.

	I guess coming at it from a background in finance if i'm going to invest in something (time, money, belief) i need to see a tangible product from that thing i'm investing in (even before i get into it, proof that i'm not chasing some ethereal thing). So when i see something that's filled with superlatives, little true content, and pumped up on exceedingly subjective marketing BS I run very quickly in the opposite direction. I'm not a fany of hype... in fact i'm a hater of it. Triathlon is filled with BS claims and non-substantiative claims. I try to shoot it all down and act as beacon of reality. Easy to do in a place where you are a certifiable expert. But I think my mores defy a single culture or industry, if I see BS i call it. If someone's got their head too far up their ass (any number of people in the article) I'll call it. There are enough opportunities out there that I dont need to be in work space that espouses these beliefs.

	I would say that there are some solid similarities between triathlon and tech. Hustlers can make a buck because in general the masses are gullible/uninformed. With so many people seeking validation that handing out baseless validation makes people feel better but undermines society as a whole. I have zero desire to play any part in any of that but rather to produce quality content while at the same time making the team, and the customers AWESOME.