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14 points by transburgh on Aug 7, 2007 | hide | past | favorite | 2 comments


That's a pretty hardcore story.


Sometimes I think humility is a hindrance to an entrepreneur. But it's good to be reminded that you should only put your humility in storage, not get rid of it completely.

I was speaking to an older friend (late 60s), and told him I had quit my job to start a new venture. I said it felt like stepping off a cliff. He replied that he understood, he felt that way when he had to flee the Ukraine in the middle of the night leaving everything behind.




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