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I would label it as "essentially correct". The odds are very slim that you will a) Find gold in California b) Become a rock star c) Win a lottery d) Strike it
by thinkingeric 15y ago
I would label it as "essentially correct". The odds are very slim that you will
a) Find gold in California
b) Become a rock star
c) Win a lottery
d) Strike it rich and famous as an 'entrepreneur'
e) Achieve above average, long-term gains by trading tulips
Yet, the selection bias that promotes these dreams doesn't deter anyone who is going to go that route.
- JoeAltmaier 15y agoHyperbole at least? It is not 'death' to fail at a startup, its part of life. An interesting life anyway. And you cannot simply choose to stay out of the 'fight'. You have to work somewhere - may as well be for yourself. So the metaphors are weak and chosen to stir passions. She's pissing on entrepreneurship for whatever reason, and has little meaningful to say.
- itmag 15y agoThis. I am the guy who is quoted in her blog post, and I don't really recognize myself in what she writes. I want to be my own boss, do interesting/meaningful work, and at least have a shot at recognition and wealth. To me, starting my own company is the surest way there. Staying in TPS-land is a sure way to never get there.