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I can't figure out a way to be both friendly and answer productively. Stop blaming other people, it will seldom help. If you succeed, it will be because you g

I can't figure out a way to be both friendly and answer productively. Stop blaming other people, it will seldom help. If you succeed, it will be because you got out there and did the work and got in the right place at the right time. If you don't succeed, it will be because you personally fucked up. You can get that attitude, and accept that finding some way to succeed is your responsibility. Alternatively, you can blame your friends and whine on the internet about how it's so hard and the people around you are all to blame for everything. I have a feeling I know what you are going to do.

alifaziz 16y ago
Yeah, blaming others won't end anything. But I only seek advice, opinions how to manage this situation. So possibly afterwards I can inspire and motivate others too. Thanks btw :)
edash 16y ago
I didn't read the OPs question like "woe is me" at all. I've been in their shoes. Feeling isolated, having doubts despite my optimistic nature, lacking sources of good advice. I'm sure it's a familiar story for many HNers. I wasn't born knowing Paul Graham or the Church of Lean. I didn't always live in a city rife with smart people building startups. It's a slow, steady process of learning, adjusting, and learning again. That the OP is here asking questions and seeking advice shows me they're on the right path.