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I just found this PG quote, "One of the most interesting things we've discovered from working on Y Combinator is that founders are more motivated by the fear of
by davemel37 12y ago
I just found this PG quote, "One of the most interesting things we've discovered from working on Y Combinator is that founders are more motivated by the fear of looking bad than by the hope of getting millions of dollars. So if you want to get millions of dollars, put yourself in a position where failure will be public and humiliating."
http://www.paulgraham.com/die.html http://www.paulgraham.com/die.html
- AznHisoka 12y agoI wonder if he still agrees with that sentiment. sounds like an awful way to live. being afraid of what others think.
- davemel37 12y agoEveryone cares what other people think; Just some are afraid to admit it to themselves or others. Even people who behave like they don't care; are trying to portray an image of someone who doesn't care. There's obviously a curve and some people care more than others, but it is simply human nature.
- AznHisoka 12y agothere's a difference. caring a little about what others think is OK. I care whether I smell, so I take a shower and I shave. However, living day to day, with the fear you're going to be humiliated if you fail is an entirely different story. That's living a delusional life.