Quote by Eric Ries

Except in very narrow cases, where there's breakthrough science that needs patent production, worrying about competitors is a waste of time. If you can't out iterate someone who is trying to copy you, you're toast anyway.

Except in very narrow cases, where there's breakthrough scie

Summary

This quote emphasizes that worrying about competitors is generally not worth the time and energy, except in specific cases where patent protection is crucial. The focus should be on constantly iterating and improving upon one's own ideas, rather than fixating on what others may be doing. If someone attempts to copy or imitate your work, but you cannot surpass or outdo them through continuous innovation, then the chances of success are already slim. Therefore, rather than being concerned about competitors, the quote suggests that it is more important to direct efforts towards staying ahead through relentless improvement.

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