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Sean Byrnes's avatar

I appreciate your points, but I don't believe this is possible for everyone:

"You don’t have to choose. You can succeed materially, while staying true to the unique story that’s only yours to tell."

Not everyone has a compelling story. Not everyone has good ideas. Some people prefer to get a job that they don't love so they can do something else in their free time. I think that's fine to acknowledge, and they aren't making a mistake in doing so.

And, while I disagree with much of the lean startup movement, I do agree that testing and iterating is critical for early development. I've seen too many people waste years of their life trying to force something to work. Testing and iterating is a way of listening and it's absolutely critical.

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Ben Putano's avatar

This one spoke right to my soul today! I hate feeling boxed into a single subject.

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