Ask HN: Can startup founders afford to spend time on "hobbies"?

Re:Ask HN: Can startup founders afford to spend time on "hob... by jgrahamc on Tuesday June 29, 2010 @11:56AM (#1471791)

I think there's a difference between 100% committed and spending 100% of your time on your startup.

For example, would you say that 100% committed means 100% being awake? Probably not, given that you need sleep.

I think the same applies here. You probably need time away from your startup to allow your mind to work its own interior miracles. If I were you I'd play that piano, I bet it'll be a net benefit to your startup.

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Re:Ask HN: Can startup founders afford to spend time on "hob... by keefe on Tuesday June 29, 2010 @01:20PM (#1472084)

It absolutely will be a benefit if he enjoys it, plus the added benefits of training a part of the brain that is largely believed to be related to analytical thinking.

I personally find that stress, worry, fear are bigger enemies than anything else. If I find myself stressed, then I make mistakes and dig myself into the hole further. It takes a lot to just let things go, let it all go and only be in the moment going from where I'm at to where I need to be.

I'm fortunate in that my hobby is programming though :)

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Re:Ask HN: Can startup founders afford to spend time on "hob... by quickpost on Tuesday June 29, 2010 @02:47PM (#1472343)

I think this is a pretty good article on the topic:

http://theholdfast.com/journal/entry/make-time-for-your-pass...

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