I'd like to make a difference in the world, and have enough money.
I first started hawking things to old ladies when I was six. Both my parents have owned several businesses over the years. Finance, law, and business have always fascinated me. Aside from a brief stint where I wanted to be an astronaut, every single ideal future I've seen for myself has had me working for myself.
I also really don't like 'working'. I like being in control of my own destiny, having a boss isn't good for that. I like feeling useful, most jobs I've had I didn't get that feeling. I want to be exemplary, but doing tech support made me feel mediocre at best.
As for web startups, it's a simple matter of math. I can't be passionate about something I don't care about and it costs less to start a startup than a restaurant. I'm not a genius by any stretch, and reading about some of the people who have been picked for YC... I'm a little in awe. But I do get computers and coding very well. It's something I know how to do and is hard enough to be challenging.
I want it for the freedom, the challenge, and a chance to make a difference in the world. A pile of cash would be a nice bonus, but isn't needed. Just as long as I have enough to live comfortably.
I first started hawking things to old ladies when I was six. Both my parents have owned several businesses over the years. Finance, law, and business have always fascinated me. Aside from a brief stint where I wanted to be an astronaut, every single ideal future I've seen for myself has had me working for myself.
I also really don't like 'working'. I like being in control of my own destiny, having a boss isn't good for that. I like feeling useful, most jobs I've had I didn't get that feeling. I want to be exemplary, but doing tech support made me feel mediocre at best.
As for web startups, it's a simple matter of math. I can't be passionate about something I don't care about and it costs less to start a startup than a restaurant. I'm not a genius by any stretch, and reading about some of the people who have been picked for YC... I'm a little in awe. But I do get computers and coding very well. It's something I know how to do and is hard enough to be challenging.
I want it for the freedom, the challenge, and a chance to make a difference in the world. A pile of cash would be a nice bonus, but isn't needed. Just as long as I have enough to live comfortably.