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I'm excited for this guy's optimism, but everyone should be aware this is the typical elation you have when you start to do something new that excites you. This
by cookiecaper 12y ago
I'm excited for this guy's optimism, but everyone should be aware this is the typical elation you have when you start to do something new that excites you. This fades, and the fade is much harder when it's dealing with your own enterprises, because it's difficult to produce the motivation to carry an entire company when you're discouraged. At least when you encounter similar problems while employed, you can be reasonably assured that if you can muster the effort to hit the minimums, you'll continue to get your paycheck. Disillusionment becomes much more nefarious when there's a direct inverse relationship to your livelihood.
Being an entrepreneur is not easy, and while it has moments of elation and excitement, like anything else, it also has moments of despondency and doubt. This doesn't mean it's not worth it. It just means, be prepared. Bask in the enjoyment when it's there, because you'll need the memory to keep you going when real life hits.
- JTon 12y agoAgreed. The post reads like a honeymoon. I hope the author writes about his experiences a month/year after