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It's worth quoting pg here: "Economically, you can think of a startup as a way to compress your whole working life into a few years. Instead of working at a lo
by harryh 15y ago
It's worth quoting pg here:
"Economically, you can think of a startup as a way to compress your whole working life into a few years. Instead of working at a low intensity for forty years, you work as hard as you possibly can for four. This pays especially well in technology, where you earn a premium for working fast."
http://www.paulgraham.com/wealth.html http://www.paulgraham.com/wealth.html
I don't really understand all the backlash in this thread against hard work in pursuit of a big goal.
- tjmc 15y agoI don't think people are arguing against working hard, I think they're just pointing out the untold part of pg's wealth essay. Namely, you can work your butt off for that 4 years and still not make it. Sadly, that's a far more probable outcome than acquiring 40+ years of working income at the end of your 4 year stint. Having said that, if you're young, dedicated and focussed and it interests you - hell, have a crack. But know what you're doing - startups are always a gamble.
- brc 15y agoI don't understand all the backlash and sniping either. It's very weird - it's like walking into a room where you thought you knew everyone, but all of a sudden they're talking in a different language. The wealth essay is very good, and I recommend it and forward it to all sorts of people. It's all about mindset rather than actual work practices.