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Diego, I realize you've done this before. But it doesn't matter if a million others have the same story. The stress, uncertainty, doubt and a bunch of other emo
by jmathai 14y ago
Diego, I realize you've done this before. But it doesn't matter if a million others have the same story. The stress, uncertainty, doubt and a bunch of other emotions are very real.
For some it's ego, for others there's a lot more on the line.
Obviously it's not as if we're risking our lives, but you don't have to put your life on the line for something to be incredibly difficult.
- readme 14y agoThere's a difference between risk and desperation. OPs post reads like desperation. Successful entrepreneurship requires calculated and intelligent risk taking. Not hail mary desperation because you're out of a job.
- jmathai 14y agoI agree with that. It's not the vibe I got from their post though. It read to me like they realized it's much harder then they anticipated (common) but have an attitude of doing what it takes. Perhaps the OP can clarify :)
- diego 14y agoSee my reply to another user. It would be like me complaining about how scary it is to climb big walls in Yosemite. If it's too difficult, don't do it. If you choose to do it, don't complain. Being an entrepreneur is a privilege, not a prison sentence.
- jmathai 14y agoI saw that. This has me begging the question. Is this a trait of successful entrepreneurs? Now I'm genuinely curious.
- diego 14y agoAll I can offer is anecdotal evidence. What I can tell you is that as an investor, I would run away from OP. It's not an entirely rational response, just instinct.
- kelnos 14y agoIf it's too difficult, don't do it. If you choose to do it, don't complain. That implies an overly simplistic and (IMO) incorrect view of the human condition. Quick simple example: complaining allows one to blow off steam which frees up the mind to focus on success. Put another way: just because you're (perhaps temporarily) scared/unhappy/confused about what you're doing, it doesn't mean you shouldn't do it, or aren't well-suited to doing it.