Agreed. These short-term business acquisitions, while exciting to read about, are not common. Most businesses take years to build and if you're not in it for

Agreed. These short-term business acquisitions, while exciting to read about, are not common. Most businesses take years to build and if you're not in it for the long run you're going to get bored or bankrupt. As much as I don't like to drink the 37Signals juice, they have a strong belief and commitment to their business. This is a lot different than being an employee where you should always be moving around every few years (unless you have a piece of the pie). However, if you're the owner, be proud of what you're building and who you're building it for.* * Could be for investors, but hopefully it's yourself.