[fiala__]

I find in tech, being skeptical by default is usually a good thing - perhaps not if you're an entrepreneur, but certainly if you're a developer or engineer.

[JohnFen]

> perhaps not if you're an entrepreneur

It's an essential thing if you want to be a successful entrepreneur -- as long as you don't confuse skepticism with cynicism. Skepticism and optimism make a powerful combination.

[jacquesm]

Or an investor. It is interesting how often investors goals accidentally line up with early employees.

[dredmorbius]

How so?

[jacquesm]

Because both end up eventual minority shareholders in the same company. The difference of course being one of magnitude and that the investors are likely more diversified.