The author of the article though feels a bit odd? What exactly is the endgame here? You divided a subreddit and created a new one, that's good for you and your "disciples" I guess...? Like what the hell I've had just read...?
The author split a group of users off an established website and used it to build his own reputation, under the banner of a 'belief system'.
The author mentions concepts that exist and should be defined out, like prioritization and belief, but does absolutely nothing to fill in those blanks with useful information.
I'd be wary of membership with these 'belief system' based groups. The narrative self-promotes excessively, promises everything and delivers nothing.
Expect to see more of this as the desire to be in the 'inner circle' or members area increases.
There's nothing on the other side of the velvet rope, but it does destroy institutions and the craft of software by taking people and knowledge off the map.
In the end, it's better to walk away.
Would you mind elaborating on this please @barrysteve - particularly how it destroys institutions and the craft of software? - thank you.
To make a living doing a niche.
To find that niche in a predictable way.
As in:
1. Get fascinated by some area a community is interested in
2. Dig into it, find and overcome challenges
3. Create an offshoot community around your insights
4. ???
5. Profit
I feel like Ken in the Barbie Movie had 1-3. He was really into "Beach". And lots of people liked "Beach". But that didn't lead to any money in the real world.
A follow up essay on that missing link would be great.
How about a follow-up book you can buy?