ethan_

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   by ethan_ 16y ago

   But I really want to be an astronaut ;-). If I fail my astronaut exam, perhaps I'll temporarily make french fries, only to be back for the next astronaut exam. Getting a job right now is like preparing for the astronaut exam, not taking it,
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   by ethan_ 16y ago

   I admit it's irrational to view getting a job as failing. However irrational it may be though, at the moment it is still my viewpoint. In the future this may change. I completely agree that getting a job can be a valuable experience and I c
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   by ethan_ 16y ago

   What would the consequences be of not getting my stuff done at a crappy job?
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   by ethan_ 16y ago

   Good analogy. I can definitely relate to this feeling. I like the idea of launching a minimum viable product and I have recently been keeping it in mind during my design/development cycles. The idea of focusing on maintaining velocity seems
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   by ethan_ 16y ago

   I should clarify something. My project involves software that places automated wagers based on statistical analysis and machine learning. It is initially intended for private use. When I "launch it" I will get feedback in a matter of weeks
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   Ask HN: I'm struggling and need some advice

   17 points by ethan_ 16y ago|19 comments