Re:The Myth of the Myth of the 10x Programmer (2020)
by twawaaay on Friday January 20, 2023 @09:46AM
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> 1. Running a business and programming (or whatever skill you're an expert in) are two very different skillsets, and you need the former to get the best opportunities.
Sure. But smart developers are also a good material to be smart in other areas of life, if they put themselves to it.
> 2. Not everyone finds it fun to run a business or take care of things other than what they're actually passionate about.
True. One way, old as humanity, is to find a partner who is enthusiastic about doing the things that you dislike. As far as statistics go, startups have higher chance of succeeding with two founders than one, when both founders have complementary skillsets.
I understand the reasoning here, but I think it's worth adding a the caveats that:
1. Running a business and programming (or whatever skill you're an expert in) are two very different skillsets, and you need the former to get the best opportunities.
2. Not everyone finds it fun to run a business or take care of things other than what they're actually passionate about.
It may be worth evaluating whether you'll enjoy these aspects, and acknowledge there's a chance you might prefer working for less in a situation with less stress/responsibilities.