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by Farradfahren 2645 days ago
I have seen reasonable people when they try to copy this. Endless back and forths over a idea, risk analysis after risk analysis, hours after hour, and then finally, they do not take the leap, or withdraw midjump, and use that experience to justify the absence of further attempts.

If you want to hire at a startup, check for a mad-prophet-yes, but also check wether he rules unchecked- as in - is there someone to stand up to him execution wise. Otherwise, the good start idea might be sunk by lots execution novelties. Usually, after the first great leap is done, there is also a silent take over by someone who is better able to manage "dull" execution of standard tasks, necessary for the novel idea.