To all startup founder on their journey:
I understand that the technological democratization brought by AI can be disorienting, especially after experiencing what tools like Fable can do.
However, remember that software is ultimately a means to satisfy user needs. Software itself holds inherent value; I personally continue to pay for various services, not just Codex and Claude. For those in the software or gaming industries, maintaining your mental fortitude is now even more critical than strategic planning. The priority is simply to stay in the game. As long as we remain at the table, our odds of success increase exponentially. Software matters, but the real challenge is the struggle within ourselves. We must remain steadfast in our conviction that we can build something meaningful and create genuine value for society.
Fear and uncertainty are natural responses. Yet, if we commit to showing up every day, staying focused on the present, and striving for incremental progress, we maintain an upward trajectory.
If you persist with this mindset, you will undoubtedly build something great.