<ul><li>The term '10x engineer' is criticized for being more of a buzzword than a genuine measure of success and growth, and its overuse makes it seem untrue in every case.</li><li>A proposed alternative term is 'Self Guided Missile', describing individuals who can independently achieve goals like hitting a target without the need for micromanagement.</li><li>These 'Self Guided Missiles' prefer to work autonomously to stay in flow state, complete tasks independently, and report back when done, based on personal experience.</li><li>For startup founders looking to quickly build their minimum viable product (MVP) and enter the market, partnering with a 'Self Guided Missile' who can deliver the product efficiently could be more beneficial than hiring a team of below-average senior engineers.</li></ul>

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