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Because you want to, and not because you have to tread all the time to stay fed and sheltered.



This theory is invalidated by Paul Allen.

They didn't have to worry about staying fed and sheltered, because they generated revenue immediately. They built a real business.


Maybe. But I was replying to the second part of paulhauggis's comment, and I still think the general point stands.


Exactly. If you look at the kids of wealthy people that don't have to ever worry about money, they don't start their own businesses.


Yeah, well, this doesn't really make any sense. But you can continue to believe this.




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