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Ask HN: Ensured Success vs. Extreme Success
Which path has gotten you to where you are today? Is it the path you should have taken?
1) The predictable, typical, and accepted path that ensures a level of mild success. Little chance of extreme failure or remarkable success. Low risk
2) The unknown, anomalous, and unpredictable path that ensures anywhere from extreme failure to unbelievable success. High risk
I guess this is the essence of risk taking. What are your opinions and experiences?
- pedalpete 17y agoI'm still on the path (trying to get a product out this week), but I don't think these two are mutually exclusive. The first step is to get to #1, then get feedback and grow to #2. But in the start-up world, I think that there is no such thing as "low risk". Even start-ups that are 'guaranteed success', often fail.