Because you asked, I did 3 > $100K exists, but this is not the point. I just think that the essence of startups, when they succeed, is more about working hard o

Because you asked, I did 3 > $100K exists, but this is not the point. I just think that the essence of startups, when they succeed, is more about working hard on what you build and finally be able to get a good living out of it or do an important deal that gives you a lot more than $100k. Don't get me wrong, what this guy did is great. A side project that got actual customers using smart expedients instead of money and finally sold for a decent amount compared to the work / money invested. But just this should not be the example to follow, it's better to work hard on something for a lot of time having as a goal to do a much bigger deal, or even better IMHO, be able to turn your company into a profitable one and avoid the deal at all. Also I think that another very good reason to create a startup is to build something that people will love and yourself like to build, without compromises, and if this is the point it's perfectly ok to just earn the minimum to live in a decent way, as what you don't get as money you are getting as freedom for you and your users.