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# Speed Kills
- URL: https://www.philsimon.com/speed-kills/
- Published: 2012-05-22T14:03:59.000Z
- Updated: 2025-07-01T20:36:54.000Z
- Description: Some days, I wish that I were more patient. Today isn't one of them.
- Author: Phil Simon
- Tags: Communication, Platforms, Strategy, Kickstarter, The Age of the Platform, Writing

A new book about platforms is now in the Amazon top-five.

Unfortunately, it's not mine (although that may change this week after a certain high-profile review is supposed to hit). Fingers crossed. More on that later this week, I hope.

Michael Hyatt's new book, [*Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World*](https://www.amazon.com/Platform-Get-Noticed-Noisy-World/dp/159555503X?ref=philsimon.com)*,* is absolutely killing it right now (and it isn't even out yet). Not surprising, given his previous successes.

Am I jealous? Not really. I wish Hyatt all the best with this one—although it's not like he needs my good wishes.

From what I can tell, his is a very different book than [*The Age of the Platform*](https://www.philsimon.com/books/the-age-of-the-platform). Hyatt's offering will probably sell a zillion copies. I actually hope that it raises awareness of the importance of platforms because I believe that they are essential these days. A rising tide lifts all boats and all that ...

*The Age of the Platform* may ultimately go down as "another platform book." Who knows? This much is certain: it won't be a me-too book. It can't be. It was published seven months ago.

Regardless of how well my book does, I know that the [Kickstarter](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CJoEEBYwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kickstarter.com%2Fprojects%2F705402671%2Fthe-age-of-the-platform-my-fourth-book&ei=wpu7T%5FHUHqm02gXi2vjACQ&usg=AFQjCNGBZOoO827CWFF4uk0XQwvmW8VwKw&sig2=1rII5CJPW%5FgRpBoRaJEDIw) route I took to publish it was the right one. Had I played by the rules of the publishing establishment (and published the book essentially now), I have very little doubt that *The Age of the Platform* would have a much harder time gaining traction.

Pick your maxim:

- Speed kills.
- Real artists ship.
- Fortune favors the bold.

I'm glad that I'm impatient resourceful and believe in myself and what I have to say.