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Growth Newsletter: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe Need marketing help? Visit: https://www.singlegrain.com/ and https://npdigital.com/ Want to recruit great marketers? Find them here: https://marketingschool.io/hire Neil and Eric break down why patience, focus, and real value creation beat hype, why hating billionaires signals misplaced blame, and why virality and vibe coding rarely build durable companies. They explore bad actors vs success, the trap of chasing views, and why true leverage comes from solving customer problems, not dopamine hits or internal DIY tools. A sharp look at modern startup culture, attention chasing, and what actually lasts. Key takeaways: • Patience compounds faster than virality • Value creation beats attention chasing • Focus builds generational companies Chapters: (00:00) Founder patience (02:20) Learning through osmosis (04:55) Billionaires debate (07:30) Vibe coding limits (11:55) Virality misconceptions (17:40) Operating vs popularity (20:40) Gene