[thesausageking]

Why do VCs write these kinds of generic, life advice columns?

[lo_zamoyski]

For the same reason some scientists make silly philosophical remarks: ultracrepidarianism[0].

[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sutor,_ne_ultra_crepidam

[cushychicken]

Seems a bit harsh.

Everyone has a lived existence.

Everyone is trying to optimize their lived experience.

Are you saying a person’s occupation should preclude them from asking “What’s the right way for me to live?”

[dougSF70]

Surely if anyone is guilty of the dopamine rush of wanting the new thing its VCs...in that case perhaps this VC is giving himself advice in public.

[thesausageking]

That would explain a ton of VC blog posts.

[dougSF70]

I should imagine the daily life of being a VC is pretty mundane, with the occassional burst of activity...smart people need an outlet so why not write that blog, make that podcast, go to Barry's Bootcamp.

[jehb]

Why did you write this comment?

My intent in asking isn't just to be dismissive, but rather to point out that there are complex, overlapping reasons. It can be incredibly difficult to even pinpoint your own motivations, to say nothing of those of others.

A simplistic answer might be "because they want to have their thoughts read by others." Beyond that could be altruism, a desire for notoriety, wanting to change behavior, or many other intermingled goals. Most likely, the author didn't even consider "why" but rather, like all of us, just felt an intrinsic need to be heard. See also: social media.

[paulpauper]

Because they go viral, like here. Lots of clicks. Even though the comments here seem quite critical, these articles seem to do well.

[moneywoes]

Marketing