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Re:A Word to the Resourceful by pg on Thursday January 19, 2012 @09:23PM (#3487992)
It can also change over time, especially in younger founders. As Garry pointed out elsewhere in this thread, most schools and jobs train you to be somewhat passive.
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Re:A Word to the Resourceful by AndyNemmity on Friday January 20, 2012 @12:05AM (#3488421)
I agree with this. I actually didn't go the route of school, preferring to just go out on my own, and I was/am amazed at all the passivity.

I think if anything the defining quality of my career is a total lack of being passive. Having no formal training allows you the quality of never being intimidated.

I didn't know anything when I started. I am not concerned about taking on any challenge I know nothing about.

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