Here’s an unpopular opinion:
Buying tools fast slows you down.
Most people think speed is everything:
Grab the latest tool, sign the contract, and go.
But here’s why I disagree:
Rushed decisions lead to wasted money and endless migrations. ⤵️
Buying tools fast slows you down.
Most people think speed is everything:
Grab the latest tool, sign the contract, and go.
But here’s why I disagree:
Rushed decisions lead to wasted money and endless migrations. ⤵️
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A company picks a tool based on:
🚀 A flashy demo
📢 A strong sales pitch
⏳ Pressure to "move fast"
Then, six months in, reality hits.
The tool doesn’t fit, teams struggle, and another migration begins. ⤵️
✅ Talk to real users.
Not just references from the vendor.
Look for unfiltered opinions in Slack groups and Reddit.
I have prompt that I use with Perplexity for that.
Set up at least three actual workflows.
Demos don’t really count.
Vendors show the best-case scenario, not the reality.
✅ Plan an exit strategy.
If it doesn’t work, how do you switch?
Lock-in is real, and bad contracts can cost you.
⤵️
It won’t solve misalignment between teams.
It won’t replace good decision-making.
Slow down. Test thoroughly. Make confident choices.
What’s one tool you regret switching to—or from?