Why not start your own business instead of being hired by someone else?More and more startup founders have emerged in these years and some have achieved remarkable success in business,like Facebook and Twitter.However,before starting a startup,one must realize the risks and necessaries for starting new business.
A startup founder,according to Paul,must have some creative startup ideas.The founder needs to be a visionary who can predict how things might be different in the future,long term success is more crucial.
The very best startup ideas tend to have three things in common: They’re something the founders themselves want, that they themselves can build, and that few others realize are worth doing.
——–Paul Graham
Secondly,a startup founder shall also be rational and persistent enough to overcome every challenge.Everything is hard at the beginning,some people may choose to give up during the darkest,although the risk of starting and smoothly running a new business is high,if founders can bear it,they shall survive and thrive.
Lastly,do NOT adhere too much to rules,for example:what I’ve mentioned above.Adventurousness also plays an important role during the process of creating new things.
References:
- Class reading material:“How to Get Startup Ideas” Nov.2012 http://paulgraham.com/startupideas.html
- BBC News: “Top tips for starting your own business” Jan.18 2012 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-16595152
- BBC News: “Weili Dai: Basketball taught me to be a team player” Nov.14 2013 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24941413
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