Really good article that came out a few months ago by Paul Graham and got picked up by Boing Boing again.
We could not have said it better ourselves (some points are not relevant, like investors….). Here are the main points for those who are too lazy to read the whole thing : )
- Be Careful with Cofounders
- Startups Take Over Your Life
- It’s an Emotional Roller-coaster
- It Can Be Fun
- Persistence Is the Key
- Think Long-Term
- Lots of Little Things
- Start with Something Minimal
- Engage Users
- Change Your Idea
- Don’t Worry about Competitors
- It’s Hard to Get Users
- Expect the Worst with Deals
- Investors Are Clueless
- You May Have to Play Games
- Luck Is a Big Factor
- The Value of Community
- You Get No Respect
- Things Change as You Grow