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  • From the Shadows to the Feed: Why I’m Finally Playing the Game

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    Why Distribution Matters More Than Ever

    For years, I stayed in the shadows. Not because I lacked ideas or ambition, but because I genuinely didn’t want to waste my time. Algorithm-centric timelines, packed with LARPers and algorithm-hackers, always felt like a cheap game; one where you could win by being louder, not necessarily better. And frankly, I didn’t care to play.

    I’ve always believed in “don’t hate the player, hate the game,” and I still do. But here’s the thing: I’ve realized that ignoring the game doesn’t change the fact that it exists. While I was busy building in the dark, others were distributing. They were reaching the people I wanted to reach. They were building influence. They were making noise.

    And so, I made a decision: if the game is distribution, I’ll play it. Not because I suddenly want clout, but because distribution matters. Ideas without distribution fade into the void. Execution without reach is just a hobby.

    Besides my obsession with tech; LLMs, infrastructure, and all the wild experiments I run, I’ve become increasingly obsessed with networks over the past year. Not just the ones that run on fiber and copper, but the human ones. The networks that distribute ideas, opportunities, and influence.

    I’m here for that distribution, my dude. I’m here to share insights, meet smart people, and ultimately show what I’m capable of. Because I’ve been building in silence for far too long. And while I don’t live for likes and retweets, I won’t lie, I enjoy the dopamine rush they bring. They act like signals: the network is listening.

    I’ve actually made some genuinely good friends here. People I would have never met if I stayed lowkey. Some of the kindest, sharpest, and most driven people I’ve ever known.

    So yeah, I’m playing the game now. I’m making noise. Just typing whatever’s on my mind. I’m building in the open. Because the game isn’t just about focus and execution; it’s about distribution. And when you have it all, you don’t just build products. You build waves.

    Cheers.