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these tend to come off like humble brags a bit considering working on the right thing at the right time is a big factor
by sitzkrieg 6y ago
these tend to come off like humble brags a bit considering working on the right thing at the right time is a big factor
- sbarre 6y agoHow so? They took the time to share their story and itemize and outline the whole approach for anyone to read. Of course it's anecdotal and YMMV but to dismiss all the hard work and clear demand (people are paying) for the work by saying timing is a "big factor"? That seems unfair. Of course timing matters in all things, but all the timing in the world won't help if you don't put in the work, or build something that people want. Before someone points out an exception to the above, of course there are exceptions and people who get luckier than most, but this doesn't come across that way to me at all, and sharing the journey and the learnings is not something they had to do.
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- TedDoesntTalk 6y agoI don’t know how you got that impression. The author is clearly humble. But bragging? I don’t agree at all.
- cj 6y agoIt sounds like in his case, the biggest factors were: 1) Writing some software people need 2) Being very entrepreneurial / thinking of and trying different tactics to get people to sponsor him There‘a a bit of luck in the equation, but not a lot.
- tryptophan 6y agoBelieving that everything is just luck is a great way to make sure you never encounter any.
- programmarchy 6y agoYes, picking the right thing to work on at the right time is crucial; it takes insight and creativity, not just luck. He also had the determination to follow through on his idea.