Myth Bust (Contrarian Advice)

Best for

Audience

Thought leaders, senior ICs, founders

Use when

Your industry believes something you think is wrong.

Structure

Myth statement → Why it's popular → Why it's wrong → Better model → Proof

Copy-paste template

"[Popular advice in your industry]"

I believed this for [years].

Then [experience / data / client pattern] changed my mind.

The myth:
[One sentence]

Why it spreads:
[Incentive or fear driving the myth]

What actually works:
→ [Principle 1 + brief proof]
→ [Principle 2 + brief proof]
→ [Principle 3 + brief proof]

Example:
[2–3 line case]

You don't need more [common solution].
You need [simpler counter-move].

Agree? Push back? I read every comment.

Field notes

Steel-man the myth before attacking it. Bring one proof point (data, client, personal). Invite disagreement — boosts comments.