> I have experienced all of those things -- except replace "getting fired" with "my business failed". If you’re in a position where you can easily start a (non

> I have experienced all of those things -- except replace "getting fired" with "my business failed". If you’re in a position where you can easily start a (nonetheless failing) frivolous social app startup you’re already much more comfortable than most of the country. > And it is harder than it used to be. That’s the point. Certain individuals can still succeed today, but the fact that it is harder now than it was in the past is a point of concern.