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Are You Building Something That Will Move the Ball Forward? (aseidman.com)
6 points by ariels 5682 days ago
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Just remember that "moving the ball forward" doesn't have to mean moving it in giant leaps and bounds like the examples he cites.

Even a little forward motion is worthwhile, if it means a lot to you personally.

I agree -- a high-school basketball coach has massive impact on a relatively small number of people yet a really good coach can have deep and lasting impact.
He could be describing O'Reilly books here :).