Randomness involves streaks that don't feel random. That can make it feel like the system is going off the rails, even when it's stable.

https://hn.algolia.com/?dateRange=all&page=0&prefix=false&qu...

This wasn't some random person, it was Trader Joe himself.

It's also a story about how a quirky startup created a culture of quality and value and treating their employees and customers well - and kept that culture after being acquired.

I think there is a lot for all founders to learn from Trader Joe's.

And who doesn't enjoy the Fearless Flyer?

The'anti-Walmart', where Walmart is the world leader of mediocrity.