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I like Bill Watterson's sentiment. It puts into words that I wasn't able to find why I've made the decision I have. That decision: to keep my software company a
by stevoski 13y ago
I like Bill Watterson's sentiment. It puts into words that I wasn't able to find why I've made the decision I have. That decision: to keep my software company a one-person operation. I don't _want_ the company to be bigger. I don't _want_ to have lots of employees. I don't _want_ to make a quadzillion dollars. I want the joy of running a tiny firm, where I can choose how to run every aspect of it. And have lots of free time for my other pursuits.
- personlurking 13y agoDoes your one-person operation let you pay the bills or do you do it on the side? I sometimes see small shops here on the streets of Lisbon and they seem like specialty shops where (I imagine) old men who have perfected their craft sell their wares and services. When I pass them I think to myself that the world would be way better if everyone sought to be a master of their craft, if they just focused on one thing and on doing it well...like Jiro (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-aGPniFvS0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-aGPniFvS0).
- stevoski 13y agoIt is my sole income and sole work. Definitely lets me pay the bills
- graeme 13y agoAre you a fan of rob Walling? If not, you should look him up: http://www.amazon.com/Start-Small-Stay-Developers-Launching/dp/0615373968 http://www.amazon.com/Start-Small-Stay-Developers-Launching/...
- mgbmtl 13y agoVery cool. This is exactly the type of book I was looking for ideas on how to better describe my current situation and for ideas on where to go next.
- graeme 13y agoAwesome. Just noticed you're in Montreal too. My email's in my profile if you want to talk. I'm not a developer but find most of the advice still applies.