Comparing Two Ways of Doing Work
Use your background to show why one group falls short, then share what they must fix to win.
The hook
Share your background to build trust, then state a big gap between two groups of people.
Structure
Personal background -> What one group does well -> What that group lacks -> The hard truth -> The real core problem -> A good example -> Final strong lesson
Set the stage
Share your experience to show you know the topic. Contrast two different places, industries, or habits.
Praise the good side
Explain what the first group does well. Show respect for their skills and craft.
Call out the missing piece
Point out the key drive or habit the first group lacks. Explain the uncomfortable work they avoid.
State the real problem
Sum up the core issue in two punchy lines. Explain that skill is not the issue, but mindset is.
Show the right way and close
Share a good example that combines both skills. End with a simple, memorable line.
Tone
Direct, honest, bold, and helpful
Best for
Sharing a hard lesson learned from comparing two industries, roles, or ways of working.
The original post
As a European who started her career in the Nordic startup ecosystem and is now working for a Canadian company, I can say this clearly: Europe doesn’t lack talent. But the hunger often doesn’t match what I see with American founders. European founders (from what I’ve seen) care deeply about the product. They love building, engineering, perfecting. And that’s a real strength. But many lack the “hunger games” mindset. The obsession to go global. The willingness to push hard on sales, marketing, distribution not just product. A lot of founders fall in love with the idea, but stop short of doing the uncomfortable work. They expect the product to speak for itself. And in many cases, especially in Finland, the successful products I’ve seen come out of “sauna talks.” Meaning: strong networks, the right connections, or coming from an already successful company where doors are open by default. Talent isn’t the problem. Culture is. I’m grateful I get to work in a company like Chatbase, where the mindset is global from day one: product and distribution, engineering and hunger. Because building something great is only half the job.