Social media posts showcase how people think age-old lessons are new. What used to irritate me now reveals naivety as a catalyst for invention.
New parents creating BuzzFeed listicles on raising kids.
A green venture capitalist advising seasoned tech veterans.
New San Francisco residents comparing the Tenderloin to a third-world country like it’s a new comparison.
First-time founders discussing building a cash-flow positive business.
Tips from a first-time homeowner.
A young small business owner explaining pitfalls and upsides.
Old dogs don’t learn new tricks. New dogs, unaware of risks, try anyway. Cities like San Francisco and New York, which are full of young and inexperienced people, thrive as idea factories because of this dynamic.
So, if you’re an old dog, don’t snarl at ideas as old as the hills. Keep an open mind and stay out of the way.