In this episode of the REWORK podcast, Kimberly Rhodes, Jason Fried, and David Heinemeier Hansson answer listener questions submitted via video. The first question addresses whether the advice to ignore competitors still holds true in the age of AI, to which David and Jason affirm the importance of focusing on customers and one's own strengths rather than chasing the competition. The second question explores whether older CEOs are becoming obsolete due to rapid technological advancements; David and Jason argue that technology evolves slower than perceived and emphasize the value of experience and wisdom alongside the fresh perspectives of younger generations, discouraging the pursuit of mentorship and advising young entrepreneurs to trust their instincts and learn by doing. Finally, they discuss how to encourage new team members to ask for help when stuck, with David suggesting that frequent "stuckness" may indicate deeper issues beyond competence, while Jason highlights the importance of avoiding perfectionism too early in the development process.
