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Silent Quitting

Based on the term "quiet-quitting", a condition where people quit a job, ghost everyone, with no regard to anyone else at all. A fairly cowardly move, that inevitably is a bad character trait, setting them up for long term failure in their life.
I guess we're moving along without Bob. He's either lost in the Congo somewhere, kidnapped or decided silent quitting is the way to go.
by Startup Street September 21, 2025
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Brand Purgatory

The inability to create any meaningful effort at creating a brand - despite brand creation being a company's only hope at success - leaving the brand floating in the ether. Not making progress, not making mistakes. Just existing in a space that humans cannot see.
Bob hasn't done a thing for that company, idk how he hopes to make it. He's just floating around in brand purgatory, hoping for a miracle.
by Startup Street May 18, 2025
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Backside Leader

Someone who is so far in last, they think they're in first. A play on car races, where the last guy appears to be in first but in actuality is doing an absolutely horrific job.
How's Ted doing these days?
He's so far in last he thinks he's in first. A true backside leader. He's delusional.
by Startup Street September 22, 2022
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