Why I don't regret quitting my job - unexpected perks of startup life

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by haydenjameslee • 13 years ago

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hox3• 13 years ago

Why does the perception exist that working longer hours equates to good forward progress? That unless you aren't willing to devote your every waking moment to an idea, you aren't a "doer?" This is such a ridiculous idea...

rjf902• 13 years ago

Where does he say anything about working long hours?

The most successful entrepreneurs I know work a lot, not because they think more hours=more output. It's just that they are so passionate about their product that they live and breathe it. If you aren't a founder, you simply don't understand.

hox3• 13 years ago

You are correct, he never explicitly said anything about working long hours, but implied that only those that work "after 5" and don't indulge in entertainment such as netflix are motivated and "doers." I don't know how else to interpret that paragraph.

And I was a founder and worked for seven years for the still-successful company. we made it a point to set good examples of working only while productive, allowing remote work, and not making any hourly demands on employees. knowing when to NOT work is more important than working hard constantly, especially when you are in a leadership position and don't want to set implied expectations on employees.

joshbaptiste• 13 years ago

ah he's 22 years old, at 22 I hardly cared or really needed to work either as I had my parents as a fall back, now involve a baby and wife and lets see how easily this exact decision can be rendered.

Why I don't regret quitting my job - unexpected perks of startup life

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