Mark Shuttleworth's recycled future mantra can't mask the empty profundity
“𝘈𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘨𝘰 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴.” Mark Shuttleworth said this on stage in Madrid this morning, opening Canonical's Product Sprint. Today is my first day at Canonical. And… | Michael Türk | 31 comments
Verdict
"Always go where the future is" rolls off Mark Shuttleworth's tongue with all the originality of a Hallmark card, a grand opening for Canonical that we're supposed to believe holds untapped wisdom. Meanwhile, Michael Türk attempts a trapeze act between modesty and self-promotion, claiming it's his 'first day at Canonical' while managing to squeeze in not one but three mentions of his new title as 'Chief of Staff for Revenue Functions.' Such flexing would make any personal trainer proud. To top it all, we have more pseudo-intellectual fluff about choosing your growth direction rather than just stepping up—a sentiment as substantial as foam on a cappuccino. In essence, it's LinkedIn love poetry: brief, clichéd, and better left unread.
The post opens with a quote about growth and expresses excitement over a new role, which leans toward modesty but still feels self-serving.
Cites Mark Shuttleworth to add credibility but does not rely heavily on credentials throughout.
'A choice about which direction you want to grow together' is vague and lacks concrete insights.
The message aligns well with the medium; there’s no significant contradiction present.
'More to share once the work speaks for itself' hints at self-promotion without overt selling.
'stepping outside your comfort zone' and 'build something meaningful together' are standard tropes in career discussions.