I would say "... shouldn't die!" because there are entrepreneurs who die as a result of workload, stress, other issues, etc. Please all remember, it's only business, there are much more important things in life. Take care of yourself (and others, if you can)!
This is the best thing I've read in a long time. Thank you. My Uncle fought in the Vietnam war. He was in the Navy and worked on an aircraft carrier. He never said anything about it, but I realized that was partly because no one really asked him. Recently I started asking and he has told us the most amazing, crazy and terrifying stories. I'll remember your quote for the rest of my days: "Entrepreneurship is hard but you can't die." Brilliant.
Inspiration for sure, if you're sweatin-it-out in front of a computer screen. I was around the flightline 1984-1988 ... my early 20s: had a couple F4s that didn't come back, but their combat was testing new platforms and electronics at Edwards, CA. War...indirectly, but dying just the same.
I only wish that some of the people so intent on dismantling the machinery of government under the guise of "reform and efficiency" would share your same understanding of the monumental stakes in play.
Thanks for sharing, Steve!
I would say "... shouldn't die!" because there are entrepreneurs who die as a result of workload, stress, other issues, etc. Please all remember, it's only business, there are much more important things in life. Take care of yourself (and others, if you can)!
This is the best thing I've read in a long time. Thank you. My Uncle fought in the Vietnam war. He was in the Navy and worked on an aircraft carrier. He never said anything about it, but I realized that was partly because no one really asked him. Recently I started asking and he has told us the most amazing, crazy and terrifying stories. I'll remember your quote for the rest of my days: "Entrepreneurship is hard but you can't die." Brilliant.
Inspiration for sure, if you're sweatin-it-out in front of a computer screen. I was around the flightline 1984-1988 ... my early 20s: had a couple F4s that didn't come back, but their combat was testing new platforms and electronics at Edwards, CA. War...indirectly, but dying just the same.
Great!
I only wish that some of the people so intent on dismantling the machinery of government under the guise of "reform and efficiency" would share your same understanding of the monumental stakes in play.
Not for Everyone. But maybe for you and your patrons?
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Wow great perspective. My grandfather flew F100s in Vietnam so very interesting to read.