Comments on: Top Lessons I’ve Learned From Starting My Company (So Far) http://firewatching.com/ambient/2008/04/12/top-lessons-ive-learned-from-starting-my-company-so-far/ my thoughts on design, technology and culture Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:10:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Ray Grieselhuber http://firewatching.com/ambient/2008/04/12/top-lessons-ive-learned-from-starting-my-company-so-far/#comment-3400 Ray Grieselhuber Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:17:24 +0000 http://firewatching.com/ambient/2008/04/12/top-lessons-ive-learned-from-starting-my-company-so-far/#comment-3400 Adrian - no problem. I changed the sentence after your comment because it did ring funny. Glad you enjoyed the post. Adrian - no problem. I changed the sentence after your comment because it did ring funny. Glad you enjoyed the post.

]]> By: Adrian Mouat http://firewatching.com/ambient/2008/04/12/top-lessons-ive-learned-from-starting-my-company-so-far/#comment-3396 Adrian Mouat Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:43:45 +0000 http://firewatching.com/ambient/2008/04/12/top-lessons-ive-learned-from-starting-my-company-so-far/#comment-3396 Ray - thanks for the clarification, I thought that was the case. What threw me is that you always say "I", not we (although I understand why; part of the point of the post is having self-belief). I enjoyed the article btw. Ray - thanks for the clarification, I thought that was the case. What threw me is that you always say “I”, not we (although I understand why; part of the point of the post is having self-belief).

I enjoyed the article btw.

]]> By: Ajey Shah http://firewatching.com/ambient/2008/04/12/top-lessons-ive-learned-from-starting-my-company-so-far/#comment-3395 Ajey Shah Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:25:57 +0000 http://firewatching.com/ambient/2008/04/12/top-lessons-ive-learned-from-starting-my-company-so-far/#comment-3395 Great Post Ray. It seems everyone seems to be in a hurry to start a company in this industry. I like you point of view that 33 ain't old. Also you've enjoyed a wonderful trip around the world. Cheers and good luck. Great Post Ray. It seems everyone seems to be in a hurry to start a company in this industry. I like you point of view that 33 ain’t old. Also you’ve enjoyed a wonderful trip around the world.
Cheers and good luck.

]]> By: Jason http://firewatching.com/ambient/2008/04/12/top-lessons-ive-learned-from-starting-my-company-so-far/#comment-3394 Jason Sun, 13 Apr 2008 18:46:23 +0000 http://firewatching.com/ambient/2008/04/12/top-lessons-ive-learned-from-starting-my-company-so-far/#comment-3394 I agree with most of your statements. I've been self employed/consulting for about 6 years now. And at the ripe old age of 33 am looking to go at it with my first .com startup this year. We'll see how it goes.... I agree with most of your statements. I’ve been self employed/consulting for about 6 years now. And at the ripe old age of 33 am looking to go at it with my first .com startup this year. We’ll see how it goes….

]]> By: Success Of A Startup | TechBanyan http://firewatching.com/ambient/2008/04/12/top-lessons-ive-learned-from-starting-my-company-so-far/#comment-3392 Success Of A Startup | TechBanyan Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:20:44 +0000 http://firewatching.com/ambient/2008/04/12/top-lessons-ive-learned-from-starting-my-company-so-far/#comment-3392 [...] an insightful comment. Read the original article from here. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techbanyan.com%2Farchives%2F263'; addthis_title = [...] […] an insightful comment. Read the original article from here. addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techbanyan.com%2Farchives%2F263′; addthis_title = […]

]]> By: Justin http://firewatching.com/ambient/2008/04/12/top-lessons-ive-learned-from-starting-my-company-so-far/#comment-3391 Justin Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:44:17 +0000 http://firewatching.com/ambient/2008/04/12/top-lessons-ive-learned-from-starting-my-company-so-far/#comment-3391 Great post! I'm self-employed and have been so for almost eight years. You're right it is all about living below your means. Great post! I’m self-employed and have been so for almost eight years. You’re right it is all about living below your means.

]]> By: John Cage http://firewatching.com/ambient/2008/04/12/top-lessons-ive-learned-from-starting-my-company-so-far/#comment-3387 John Cage Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:09:22 +0000 http://firewatching.com/ambient/2008/04/12/top-lessons-ive-learned-from-starting-my-company-so-far/#comment-3387 Some great points. I'm 37 and involved in my 3rd startup now. With a young family it is difficult, but the important thing to remember (as you point out) is to spend time with them - we're only here for a short time and we should enjoy that time. Its kind of over-used but success for me IS the journey... I enjoy it 99% of the time. Success will never happen to people who thing its the end point as they will never be happy with what they achieve Some great points. I’m 37 and involved in my 3rd startup now. With a young family it is difficult, but the important thing to remember (as you point out) is to spend time with them - we’re only here for a short time and we should enjoy that time. Its kind of over-used but success for me IS the journey… I enjoy it 99% of the time. Success will never happen to people who thing its the end point as they will never be happy with what they achieve

]]> By: Ray Grieselhuber http://firewatching.com/ambient/2008/04/12/top-lessons-ive-learned-from-starting-my-company-so-far/#comment-3386 Ray Grieselhuber Sun, 13 Apr 2008 01:46:24 +0000 http://firewatching.com/ambient/2008/04/12/top-lessons-ive-learned-from-starting-my-company-so-far/#comment-3386 Thanks everyone for all of the comments. :-) Thanks everyone for all of the comments. :-)

]]> By: Ray Grieselhuber http://firewatching.com/ambient/2008/04/12/top-lessons-ive-learned-from-starting-my-company-so-far/#comment-3385 Ray Grieselhuber Sun, 13 Apr 2008 01:43:58 +0000 http://firewatching.com/ambient/2008/04/12/top-lessons-ive-learned-from-starting-my-company-so-far/#comment-3385 Thomas - thanks for visiting. Obviously, Popurls is in no way threatened by what's at Boompaste and I've always mentioned that it was inspired by your site. Either way, only one section of the site is based on web buzz and the current version is going away shortly. Thomas - thanks for visiting.

Obviously, Popurls is in no way threatened by what’s at Boompaste and I’ve always mentioned that it was inspired by your site. Either way, only one section of the site is based on web buzz and the current version is going away shortly.

]]> By: Ray Grieselhuber http://firewatching.com/ambient/2008/04/12/top-lessons-ive-learned-from-starting-my-company-so-far/#comment-3384 Ray Grieselhuber Sun, 13 Apr 2008 01:40:56 +0000 http://firewatching.com/ambient/2008/04/12/top-lessons-ive-learned-from-starting-my-company-so-far/#comment-3384 Adrian - I quit my job so my wife and I could go traveling. Adrian - I quit my job so my wife and I could go traveling.

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