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Essays, briefs, comparisons and letters from George Pu. Original publication dates determine the order; a correction or a newly added web copy does not make older writing new.
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How I Learned to Learn (And Why It's Your Best Business Skill)
The world will look completely different in 10 years.
The Three Stages of Founder Loneliness (And Why Stage Two Almost Broke Me)
The loneliness you feel today is building the independence you'll treasure tomorrow.
My Continued Disappointment with Vibe Coding
September 4, 2025 | George Pu I've been lying to myself for months. Not intentionally. But lying nonetheless. I thought I was 'building fast' with AI coding…
Why Your Health is Your Most Important Business Asset (And How a Mentor's Passing Changed Everything)
Real talk from someone who learned this lesson the hard way
What Contractor Financing Taught Me About Distribution
Historical audience-selection case — October 11, 2026. This September 2025 account describes the author’s contractor-financing acquisition experience. The…
Why I Went From 14 People to 5 and Made More Money
Published August 29th, 2025 • Based on Founder Reality Episode 10 Also available on: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • YouTube I need to tell you about the most…
I Tried Vibe Coding for 6 Months and Nearly Destroyed My Products
Editorial correction — October 11, 2026: Astro is a web framework. The original account attributed the Tea breach to “basic Firebase vulnerabilities”; a…
Why I Prefer the Office: My Remote-Work Experience
Published August 13th, 2025 • 24 minutes Also available on: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • YouTube The Remote Work Obsession Has Gone Too Far San Francisco real…
Why I'm Starting The Founder Reality Podcast (And Why Most Founder Content is BS)
Published August 9th, 2025 • 17 minutes Editorial update, October 11, 2026: This is the August 9, 2025 podcast launch record. Company descriptions,…