Brian Swanson - Quote #4

Quote #4

Jan 26

Written by: Brian Swanson
1/26/2005 6:55 AM

I'm beginning to think I need to go re-live the 60s and 70s...Another great quote from a musician who was highly popular in those times...

"You do not merely want to be considered just the best of the best. You want to be considered the only ones who do what you do." - Jerry Garcia

This is a great quote for people in business, but I believe it's an especially great quote for those who are building software. I believe achieving the "goal" in this quote will be difficult, but it at a minimum will keep me focused on what I should be doing.

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re: Quote #3

Hi Brian – I’ve been reading your blog and others in the microISV community. I respect all your contributions – thanks.

I just want to mention that you’re not in business to “build software” (IMHO); you’re in business to sell software. Even then, you don’t need to sell the “best” product; you need to sell the perception of having the best product. I know this sounds sleazy, but it's taken from the 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing and they seem to know more than I. My buddy always says, “Don’t let best be the enemy of better”.

Just a thought.

By Ian Drake on 1/26/2005 8:16 AM

re: Quote #3

I think it's great to set a high goal, but I dont' want to set mine too high because if i don't achieve it, I would feel disappointed. So probably 20% to 30% above the bare minimum would be cool! Sell Sell Sell!

By Chinese wheat thins on 1/27/2005 8:33 AM

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