Point #6 puts the entire article into doubt in my eyes. Getting "good" at "startups" is a skill in and of itself. The ability to start and manage a small organi

Point #6 puts the entire article into doubt in my eyes. Getting "good" at "startups" is a skill in and of itself. The ability to start and manage a small organization is an immensely valuable skill set and one that I would rather learn in my 20s, than in my 40s after having a corporate job 'prepare' me for such management. Indeed, I've been managing my startup for 3 years and in the process have learned to hire, fire, sell software, test software, manage investors, and more. These are all skills I'd rather be getting now than later. Different people are built for different organizations -- some do well in small groups, others are great in large, hierarchical structures. Both are important skillsets and knowing where you fit and will succeed is important. I'd encourage people to read "Managing Oneself" by Peter Drucker to help decide if a startup or small company is, or is not, for you.