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Did you read the article or just shoehorn it into some trend? > We tell stories about entrepreneurs who take big risks because risk is sexy. People who take ri
by steve-benjamins 9y ago
Did you read the article or just shoehorn it into some trend?
> We tell stories about entrepreneurs who take big risks because risk is sexy. People who take risks, the implication goes, are fearless. It makes for a great story... So here’s an alternative: play the slow-game.
- AndrewKemendo 9y agoRight, I read that part. It's still unclear what the purpose of the post was. Are you trying to dissuade people from betting the farm on a venture? If someone sent you an email and said "As a result of your blog post I went out and _________" what would you want that (blank) to be? Separately, I don't agree with the premise that big risks in and of themselves are sexy. Big Risks around a overwhelmingly huge opportunity, in an exciting sector with clear momentum are what is sexy. Nobody thinks the person with no capabilities, risking everything for a terrible idea is sexy. Like this guy: The creator of "Bulletball:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOOw2yWMSfk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOOw2yWMSfk Does anyone think this guy or his idea is sexy? No. Those people are cranks and loons and are generally derided and dismissed.
- steve-benjamins 9y agoOh my god. Take my story for what it is: one guys story. It's purpose is to share a way forward for people who want to start their own business but don't want to bet the farm. That's it. It couldn't be any clearer. Stop putting further narratives on it. I'm not attacking whatever you think I'm attacking.