startup_spouse

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   by startup_spouse 16y ago

   Oh that makes me immensely happy to read! It's always a good feeling when other 20-somethings with ASD are doing well :)
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   by startup_spouse 16y ago

   Mea culpa. I should have been more clear about that :) Jenny McCarthy was on MTV back in the day. Also in Playboy. Her son is on the spectrum and she believes it was caused by vaccinations. She doesn't like when people refer to people with
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   by startup_spouse 16y ago

   I will definitely have to watch it. Yes, a "mental challenge" just like it might be a mental challenge for someone without my skill set to do something that I excel at naturally, yet I don't call them "mentally challenged". But that's not t
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   by startup_spouse 16y ago

   Yes, some cases are severe. But not all. Which is which is why I, personally, don't think the whole lot should be referred to as "mentally challenged". But that's just my opinion. I'm an Aspie and don't consider my social deficiencies to be
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   by startup_spouse 16y ago

   I wasn't trying to be PC at all. I'm the least PC person I know: I'm an Aspie, I have little to no filter. I was just seeking clarification :)
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   by startup_spouse 16y ago

   Thanks for clarifying :) No need to apologize. The phrase "mentally challenged" is used by many people, with different meanings and intentions. Rather than jump on you straight away, I wanted to be sure of what you meant. As someone on the
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   by startup_spouse 16y ago

   I'm really curious. What about reading this article made you think of Elling and what you refer to as "mentally challenged folk"? Maybe I'm missing something (I haven't seen the movie, but from the imdb link you posted, no mention of autism
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   by startup_spouse 16y ago

   Indeed, YouTube is just a start... we're working on other stuff ;)
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   by startup_spouse 16y ago

   Thanks, we think it's pretty neat too :) Hope we're not enabling your addiction though! Ok, maybe just a little bit ;)
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    Tubemote: Turn a browser into a YouTube remote(news.cnet.com)

    10 points by startup_spouse 16y ago|4 comments
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    by startup_spouse 16y ago

    I'm surprised to see this for 2 reasons: 1) While I don't really have an opinion on it, I was under the impression that the general consensus was any combination of the following: - it's misleading - it's unscientific - it's a Ponzi sche
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    Affluence and Autism: Cause and Effect? Or not?(psychologytoday.com)

    1 points by startup_spouse 16y ago|0 comments
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    New York City Has Most Millionaires In The Country(huffingtonpost.com)

    2 points by startup_spouse 16y ago|0 comments
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    by startup_spouse 16y ago

    Thanks ;)
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    by startup_spouse 16y ago

    Thanks so much. I'm sure she has many entertaining experiences she could recount :) Please tell her to share some!
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    by startup_spouse 16y ago

    Thank you. I tried to be neutral without sounding stuffy, as a lot of lit with "s/he" tends to sound (in my opinion). Plus it really annoys me when people assume all entrepreneurs are men, or that no entrepreneurs are gay. I may not always
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    by startup_spouse 16y ago

    That is great advice. We've noticed the same half-listening thing. I'm just as guilty if my husband tries to speak to me when I'm working on any writing or translation projects. Or even if I'm engrossed in a Twitter convo ;) A startup marri
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    by startup_spouse 16y ago

    Thanks so much. I'd love to hear any stories she'd like to share. The business card idea is brilliant! Maybe I should offer those? lol I've added a share widget to the sidebar, thanks for the suggestion :)
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    by startup_spouse 16y ago

    ... You're pulling my leg, right? :) You must be really good at managing your time, being efficient, and resisting the urge to take your work to bed with you! Do you offer coaching services? lol
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    by startup_spouse 16y ago

    Oh God, yeah. Working like crazy for yourself is one thing. Forcing others to adopt crazy work habits is another. If people are genuinely excited about working for you and choose to put in long hours, you thank them, reward them for their e
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    by startup_spouse 16y ago

    Thanks so much for taking the time to read and comment. I'm glad you and your co-founder both have supportive wives, as I do feel we add a lot ;) I would love to hear their stories sometime!
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    Ask HN: Do you have a startup spouse?

    48 points by startup_spouse 16y ago|28 comments