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> You can’t give people amazing comfort and stability then expect them to take outsized risks. This statement doesn't make any sense to me. Who's going to try
by rhtgrg 4y ago
> You can’t give people amazing comfort and stability then expect them to take outsized risks.
This statement doesn't make any sense to me. Who's going to try crazy new maneuvers on the trapeze, the person with the safety net or the one without?
Perhaps you meant to say that you can't expect people to iterate on their business model like their life depends on it...well, I'm sorry to inform you but that rarely happens even in the startup world. People routinely shrug and give up, some return money to investors, and everyone moves on.
- hedora 4y agoWhat is the upside at google if the thing you got promoted for three years ago (and are no longer working on) takes off this year?
- softwaredoug 4y agoThe better metaphor is if there’s always a safety net it doesn’t matter whether you stay on the tight rope. You can give up whenever you want.