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everyone saying to build on the side probably hasn't built or shipped anything on the side. building on the side: - hard to think deeply or carve out deep work
by asdev 5y ago
everyone saying to build on the side probably hasn't built or shipped anything on the side. building on the side:
- hard to think deeply or carve out deep work for side project when work + life keeps interrupting
- hard to make progress if project is ambitious given time constraints
- enthusiasm can fade due to interruptions
if you have a very high conviction and high savings, the best would be to jump into it. the thing with leaving your job is you can always find another one
- cactus2093 5y ago+1. I think people romanticize shipping on the side, and for many people that's the only option because they can't afford to quit their job and have no income. For someone with a high paying job where you can save up money, reduce your expenses, and then quit your job and dive in 100% while knowing your costs are covered for X amount of time, that's a huge advantage to starting a company. You should definitely consider this path if you can.
- ruggeri 5y agoStrong agree. Building on the side seems like a smart, low-risk move, and you could try it to see if it works for you. But it's easy to fail to maintain enthusiasm/momentum when working on the side, simply because you don't have the time/brainspace to devote to it. Experimenting with/failing at a side-project won't prove that trying to start a full-time project/startup isn't for you.
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