shortening-feedback-loops

SKILL.md

A mental model to debunk the idea that some decisions require years to evaluate. It involves identifying short-term proxies that correlate with long-term success.

Core principle: There is no such thing as a long feedback loop—it's a choice to wait.

| Necessary conditions | Find what MUST happen for ultimate success | | Correlated signals | Look for metrics that predict the outcome | | Proactive measurement | Design experiments to surface signals early | | Trade safety for learning | Knowing early is better than comfortable ignorance |

Use when decisions seem to require years to evaluate, when hiding behind long-term vision to avoid accountability, or when struggling to learn from venture/product bets in real-time Source: coowoolf/insighthunt-skills.

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