I think the idea of "getting rich" is your first mistake. That seems like a terrible reason to do anything. When I left Citi, I went to a startup so I could w

I think the idea of "getting rich" is your first mistake. That seems like a terrible reason to do anything. When I left Citi, I went to a startup so I could work at a small company and get away from politics. Ya the paycheck was ok, and stock was fine, but that company went under and I moved onto the next. The idea of "getting rich" was never in my head. Also, when you start a company, if your goal is to "get rich" than you have already once again failed. You should have a completely separate sub set of goals that are pushing you forward. I.e. lifestyle, financial independence, changing an industry, doing what you love, etc.