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Good stuff Nikhil!

It can definitely be difficult trying to make significant progress on a side project while working a full-time job. I usually try to plan out my day after work and get whatever chores done that would get in the way of me being able to come back, eat, and spend an hour or so relaxing before starting on my side project. I try to spend 1-2 hours of solid, focused time working on my side project (which is often difficult if I'm tired).

I agree, I created an account whenever Square had first come out and for whatever reason my identification could never be verified allowing me to not be able to use Square. After an email to customer service, I was told "If we believe we erred in our assessment, we will reach back out and contact you", to basically say that my ID couldn't be verified and it would be that way into the extended future unless Square changed their minds. I understand things need to be safe and secure but at least ask for some other form of verification for my ID before telling me that I just can't use your service.

I definitely agree, it is a lot easier to fill out an application than to rally around an idea and begin creating a great product. I think it's definitely worth doing some self examination before deciding you are ready to do a startup and understanding the reality of your situation.

Good article, let money enrich your life and not define it.

Definitely some good points. I can relate with, "But the second part makes it sound like your days of learning and creating ended when you got your diploma. I can’t respect that." I have a friend (an EE with several jobs offers out of college but who chose to take the most cushy government job that was nothing but paperwork) try to make me feel guilty for spending my spare time working programming a side project rather than going out. He claimed "we graduated, we're done 'really' working" and after talking to him made me realize that he hadn't ever really enjoyed the classes in his major or what he's doing now. I understand there are a lot of people who find satisfaction in their lives outside of work but I think that there are many who never make finding their true passion in life a priority.

Yeah, I agree. I understand it's probably not feasible when you have so many applications you have to sift through but highlighting key weak points would be nice.

Same here but we had an idea, it's unfortunate but good luck to those who are interviewed.

How is access to VC's and other tech investors in NYC?

Great read, amazing to see what YC has grown to in 7 years and how it has shaped tech startup investing.

With many of these larger map-based apps switching to OpenStreetMap, does anyone know any apps that receive a large amount of traffic that are currently/going to stay with Google Maps? And if so, how are they dealing with the charges (is it doable with a large amount of traffic without a significant source of revenue)?

Definitely, I think that striving to be somewhere else or just the idea of not having everything done for something that you are dedicated to can be a source of stress. A clear plan for when and how you are going to handle your Todo's can help relieve some of this stress.