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Re: We're killing it, bro

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Post by dorkrawk »

logicallee wrote: post #22
nkohari wrote: post #20

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You're missing my point. I'm saying that while some things seem like they're the end of the world, they're usually not. It's important to remember that when faced with those circumstances, because it keeps you grounded in reality and looking toward the future.

I'm not missing the point - I think your point is inconsiderate.

I think he's saying that a failed startup is like the end of your first serious high school relationship. It was your whole world for a while and when it comes crashing down it feels like nothing will ever be right again. But life goes on and if you're lucky you eventually look back and realized that you learned a lot and grew as a person and you've moved forward to other things that are now important to you.

Re: We're killing it, bro

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Post by [deleted] »

bdcravens wrote: post #37

"[name/pronoun] is killing it" Everytime I hear that on a podcast or read it online, my douchometer pegs the needle. For an industry based in science and facts, there's far too many buzzphrases and abstractions thrown around by so called leaders. Seriously, when I listen to a podcast and hear "killing it" or "Yeah buddy!" in one of those 2am infomercial voices, I assume they have a fresh coat of spray tan, a fauxhawk…

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Re: We're killing it, bro

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Post by wellboy »

Whenever these things happen to me and my startup, I always get insane bursts of energy.

I think if you want to survive in this world, you need to have this ability of a super-sayan that when you very close to death and survive, you only emerge multipe times stronger than before.

Re: We're killing it, bro

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Post by bicknergseng »

Plot twist: there is no start up, and this tumblr is an allegory for HN readers who thrive on triumph and failure.

Edit: and then I read the other comments and realize I'm not the only one with this thought.

Re: We're killing it, bro

#46

Post by sburdge »

pdq wrote: post #6

Call me skeptical, but this whole blog smells of a giant PR campaign. Miraculously, in 30 days, the author will reveal that he has saved the dying company, thanks to the Internet. I wouldn't be surprised if there is a giant "subscribe to my newsletter" button very soon.

So true, I was thinking the same thing...but it is great writing...I might just follow it for the drama -a web opera if you will. Oh gosh, that sounded dumb, but it's true. Maybe he'll get a new job as a writer and drop the startup altogether. What a "shock" that'd be.

Re: We're killing it, bro

#47

Post by dvanduzer »

dorkrawk wrote: post #41
logicallee wrote: post #22

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'm not missing the point - I think your point is inconsiderate.

I think he's saying that a failed startup is like the end of your first serious high school relationship. It was your whole world for a while and when it comes crashing down it feels like nothing will ever be right again. But life goes on and if you're lucky you eventually look back and realized that you learned a lot and grew as a person and you've moved forward to other things that are now important to you.

It doesn't really help to comfort a broken hearted teenager by saying, "don't worry, you'll find love again! Just look at me and my beautiful wife!"

Re: We're killing it, bro

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Post by johnrob »

pdq wrote: post #6

Call me skeptical, but this whole blog smells of a giant PR campaign. Miraculously, in 30 days, the author will reveal that he has saved the dying company, thanks to the Internet. I wouldn't be surprised if there is a giant "subscribe to my newsletter" button very soon.

You're probably right. If so, please don't think any less of the 'hidden' company - they would simply be the one that got caught (a lot of successful companies have pulled of similar stunts).

Re: We're killing it, bro

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Post by aytekin »

Love the ending. You are such a good writer.

"As I look out at the sunrise this morning, my dreams of building something that mattered have been replaced by a dream of doing right towards those who have trusted me through this journey and walked the road with me. A road I couldn’t have walked alone.

I’m going to save my team."

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