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So what would you suggest instead then? We could sit here and think of all the reasons why that isn't true. You need to not get hit by the bus, not be a moron

by noahc 16y ago

So what would you suggest instead then? We could sit here and think of all the reasons why that isn't true. You need to not get hit by the bus, not be a moron, have lungs, etc. Obviously, if you get hit by the bus its game over and it doesn't matter. The same with all the above. The point is that we know that successful people ship and work on things everyday. Maybe that's not enough to be a success, but it is the one thing they all have in common. Let's imagine a world, where all you make is crap. If you shipped crap one of three things will happen. You will become prolific, as in your crap will be everywhere. Look at Shepard Fairy's "Obey Giant." There's nothing special about that, but when you're everywhere it's hard to ignore you. Another option is that you actually improve. An awesome case study in this is go read iwillteachyoutoberich.com. You can tell from his first post to his posts today Ramit has really improved. The last option of course is that you neither improve or become prolific and you suck at life in general. Hopefully, you can avoid this, but if you can't at least work on things you think are important and fun. Most people hate their jobs, so it's not google payout success, but it is personal success.

Retric 16y ago
Don't focus on the story, you can make them say just about anything. Take a slightly different narrative. J.K Rowling is richer than just about anyone that's going to write an advice book. She made something around 1 billion executing an idea she was amazed to see make 105k. Her first book was rejected by 12 publishing company's for over a year. So, do what you love and double down even when it's not working. (Notice how no pivot is needed nor is improvement.) There is nothing magical about making money. People spend insane amounts of money on a wide range of things. All you need to do is find out how you can get a tiny slice of that. Sell a 300 million dolor boat to one person or 300 million dollar soda's and they are still a tiny fraction of a single years consumption. But, just 1% of those sales is plenty for most people to retire on. JK sold entertainment and iwillteachyoutoberich sells a fantasy, they are vary different markets that need completely different approaches. And when you start to look at the approaches to gathering wealth you can start to look at the people who where not successful. And some times it really does just come down to luck. So, find a nitch whose risks and lifestyle agrees with you and have at it. PS: Although Bloomsbury agreed to publish the book, Cunningham says that he advised Rowling to get a day job, since she had little chance of making money in children’s books. Now, consider was it bad advice at the time? And would it have mattered if she had taken it? I mean the book was already being published, so there was no need to double down at the time.
- noahc 16y ago
  I think we're saying somewhat similar things, in a different words. Thanks for the great discussion!

by noahc 16y ago

Retric 16y ago

Don't focus on the story, you can make them say just about anything. Take a slightly different narrative. J.K Rowling is richer than just about anyone that's going to write an advice book. She made something around 1 billion executing an idea she was amazed to see make 105k. Her first book was rejected by 12 publishing company's for over a year. So, do what you love and double down even when it's not working. (Notice how no pivot is needed nor is improvement.) There is nothing magical about making money. People spend insane amounts of money on a wide range of things. All you need to do is find out how you can get a tiny slice of that. Sell a 300 million dolor boat to one person or 300 million dollar soda's and they are still a tiny fraction of a single years consumption. But, just 1% of those sales is plenty for most people to retire on. JK sold entertainment and iwillteachyoutoberich sells a fantasy, they are vary different markets that need completely different approaches. And when you start to look at the approaches to gathering wealth you can start to look at the people who where not successful. And some times it really does just come down to luck. So, find a nitch whose risks and lifestyle agrees with you and have at it. PS: Although Bloomsbury agreed to publish the book, Cunningham says that he advised Rowling to get a day job, since she had little chance of making money in children’s books. Now, consider was it bad advice at the time? And would it have mattered if she had taken it? I mean the book was already being published, so there was no need to double down at the time.

noahc 16y ago
I think we're saying somewhat similar things, in a different words. Thanks for the great discussion!