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BackassForward

The inevitable and utterly confusing motion of launching a startup. Similar to two steps forward, one step back. With added layers of chaos and insanity pulling in multiple directions at once.
How did it go this week?

Oh it was another backassforward week for sure! Got next to nothing accomplished!!!
by Startup Street September 22, 2022
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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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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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