[SaintSal]

It might seem that way in theory, but things like intellectual honesty and focused strategic conversations are easier said than done. At the time, we spotted these problems but addressing them was difficult and it often seemed the way forward was to plow through.

My lesson learned here isn't too just be intelectually honest more or just have more focused conversations. I've found that in practice its the empathy of having walked the same path as my cofounder that makes the effeciencies possible, easier and even sometimes natural. And the rivalry dynamic has become more useful and healthier.