Note: This skill is independent analysis and commentary, not a reproduction of the original text. It synthesizes the book's core ideas with modern startup practice, surfaces where frameworks are outdated or incomplete, and integrates perspectives from adjacent disciplines. For the full argument and context, read the original book.

The Mom Test

"How to talk to customers and learn if your business is a good idea when everyone is lying to you" - Rob Fitzpatrick

The 3 Core Rules

1. Talk about their life, not your idea
2. Ask about specifics in the past, not generics or opinions about the future
3. Talk less, listen more

Decision Tree