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The conclusion is that if you make a new product, you should ignore data from "typical early adopters" but look at "boring people with strong habits".

If people who ordinarily don't try new stuff are buying your product, then it will be a mainstream success.

If they don't, then noone cares if the consistent early adopters think that your product is great.



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