One such situation that most people on HN are probably familiar with is being prepared for a good (business) idea so that when you have the idea you can build a business around it faster and easier than someone who is unprepared. Speed and friction often matter.

that would take another essay… which i have done! https://www.swyx.io/bottom-up-ideas

How well your response embodies Step 1 & 2 :)

I listened to your narrated version, thanks for sharing your stories.

Minutiae: I noticed your anchor for Step 1 needs correcting in the table of contents.