[throwaway1410]

> Or something like patio (kalzumeus.com)... solopreneur. I think I read he works 10 hours a week but stills makes an impact?

Let's not give in to SV newspeak where running a business means "making an impact".

[biznerd]

Well not only does he build quality products but he's an esteemed member of the mISV and HN community. His blog is popular and very educational.

[dylanjermiah]

Creating a product or service which people find valuable enough to purchase is 'making an impact'.

[throwaway1410]

Really? So literally every business activity (e.g. running a small grocery store on the corner) is 'making an impact'? For me, this term implicitly means making SIGNIFICANT impact, not just any impact.

[dylanjermiah]

Yes. There was no prior mention of magnitude. I benefit vey greatly from my local grocer, s/he provides with quality goods at a reasonable price -- making an impact on me.

Now, how do you draw the line with 'significance'?

[throwaway1410]

I think it's purely intuitive concept, with no clear definition. But without it, literally every particle in this universe is making an impact.

[dylanjermiah]

In other words, it's a hazy and easily misinterpret-able term. No, defining a prerequisite/s instead of relying on an general idea of 'intuitiveness' would be a more appropriate approach.

Everything 'makes an impact' the magnitude of the impact makes all the difference.