Comments on: Gut Check, Are You an Entrepreneur?

By: Introspection 18 months later, are you an entrepreneur? » Victus Spiritus

Introspection 18 months later, are you an entrepreneur? » Victus Spiritus — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:32:55 +0000

[...] but one in particular stands out on entrepreneurial decision “to be or not to be”: Gut Check, Are You an Entrepreneur? (the source of the top quote). The question presumes a binary answer, either you are or you [...]

By: Mark Essel

Mark Essel — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:08:13 +0000

Seth writes some good posts on sunk costs and how they shouldn't affect our future decisions. Felix Dennis also mentioned some big projects that he should have let die sooner.

By: Vladimir Vukicevic

Vladimir Vukicevic — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:52:34 +0000

I think we're talking about the same thing then

By: Mark Essel

Mark Essel — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:37:44 +0000

Oh I consider "quitting" changing direction. You don't pack it up and go home and never try again. That type of quitting isn't a skill I desire.

From the post:
"That concept goes hand in hand with my simple observation, although they may change course, legendary leader’s just don’t quit."

I refer to the good type of quitting as changing course. You redirect your energies to another problem space because the one you've been chasing is no longer there/feasible.

By: Vladimir Vukicevic

Vladimir Vukicevic — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:33:38 +0000

I like this entry because it throws a wrench in some of the usual entrepreneurial BS that is spread. Although I still think that you underrate quitting – it's a very important skill to have.

By: Mark Essel

Mark Essel — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:08:13 +0000

Seth writes some good posts on sunk costs and how they shouldn't affect our future decisions. Felix Dennis also mentioned some big projects that he should have let die sooner.

By: Vladimir Vukicevic

Vladimir Vukicevic — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:52:34 +0000

I think we're talking about the same thing then

By: Mark Essel

Mark Essel — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:37:44 +0000

Oh I consider "quitting" changing direction. You don't pack it up and go home and never try again. That type of quitting isn't a skill I desire.

From the post:
"That concept goes hand in hand with my simple observation, although they may change course, legendary leader’s just don’t quit."

I refer to the good type of quitting and changing course. You redirect your energies to another problem space because the one you've been chasing is no longer there/feasible.

By: Vladimir Vukicevic

Vladimir Vukicevic — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:33:38 +0000

I like this entry because it throws a wrench in some of the usual entrepreneurial BS that is spread. Although I still think that you underrate quitting – it's a very important skill to have.