| If you have the assumption that you will fail, it is more than likely to happen. I will assume your post is serious. But honestly, when you look back on your life and you skipped out on the holidays, are you going to be happy that you were working and not spending time with whatever family or friends you have? Even if you don't, when you look back on your life, do you think that skipping the 6 or 7 days for a "holiday" are really going to have had a huge effect on your life? If you are the founder, you are much more invested in the business and are willing to skip the holidays. For sure, your co-founders may have family that is more important. As much as you might think it is okay that people should work everyday without a day off, it is better to have a little time off. Do you really think that things will "succeed or fail" if they don't have that time off? You should read or watch the Charles' Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Enjoy your life. Not everything has to be about work and making money all of the time. I mean... it's nice to do and a lot of people have accomplished that dream, but it's also okay to enjoy the holidays off from work. |
I assume this just to not have great expectatives, otherwise I could not start another startup in my life. I will always try and always try to be better. That is the first motto I tell my friends/co-founders. The first talk with me is a 100% transparency on where I fall short and my biggest mistakes. And beg them to help me not to repeat them. No ego whatsoever. And I haven't started a startup in 2 years with another person. I had made the decision to go alone/indie for ever, but this idea is social and needs a team of two, and lots of feedback. I can't do it alone, in real life.
> I will assume your post is serious...
It is. Thanks for assuming it.
I am a remote tech worker, so I have great flexibility. I understand not everyone has the same. It is difficult to write how I live my life, but I don't mean "skip" in a totally. In fact I am in a great place with lots of people around me and other friends living together. It is summer now and I have a beach all around me. My holidays I will spend with my family.
I mean instead of playing playstation 3 days in a row, Why can't I convince this people to code? I know they want it, but they have pressure from they family and friends.
I want to know if this happens in SV as well or is it because I am not in SV. People here are not trained to invest time in what they love. There is not entrepreneurial spirit.
> If you are the founder, you are much more invested in the business and are willing to skip the holidays.
I wrote a click bait title. I don't mean "code for 2 weeks and skip all holidays until we have the MVP" though I would love it. I just wonder why this can't happen in my country or at least to/near me.
> Enjoy your life.
I really do :)
> Not everything has to be about work and making money all of the time.
I couldn't agree more. Life has taught me the hard way that with money it is way easier. (if you are smart and know how to use money). Though this is not a topic to talk about money.
> I mean... it's nice to do and a lot of people have accomplished that dream, THIS!
> but it's also okay to enjoy the holidays off from work. 100% agree
Merry Xmass <3