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This resonates with my recent experience. I got bored of the 9 to 5. My job was alright, sometimes fun even. But last Wednesday I woke up and just couldn't do i
by revorad 17y ago
This resonates with my recent experience. I got bored of the 9 to 5. My job was alright, sometimes fun even. But last Wednesday I woke up and just couldn't do it. So I quit and started working on my own project.
When it's repeated a thousand times, it starts sounding like a cliche, but it is true - life is short. Do something which fulfills you.
So no, there's nothing particularly grand about making money. That's not what makes startups worth the trouble. What's important about startups is the speed. By compressing the dull but necessary task of making a living into the smallest possible time, you show respect for life, and there is something grand about that.
- http://paulgraham.com/startuplessons.html http://paulgraham.com/startuplessons.html
- hackoder 17y agoGood on you. I hope it works out for you. Please do post updates here (to motivate yourself, and others :)) of your experience.
- revorad 17y agoThanks hackoder. I'm looking forward to writing a nice long 'Thanks HN' post. But not before I have something to show. I am scared announcing my plans might make me less likely to accomplish them.
- hackoder 17y agoI've found that taking steps to get people involved with my plans makes me more likely to achieve them. I'll definitely be sharing initial versions of my app with the community here.