As an entrepreneur, outside of work, I:
- Constantly think of “time” as an expensive asset that should be valued, highly
- Appreciate any creative endeavors aiming to disrupt a space
- Value progress, innovation, learning way more than “a fat paycheck”
- No longer obey the media-implied hypothetical virtues of large MNCs
- Understand that multiple people are often slower or less efficient than a single great individual
- Firmly believe that learning is paramount to staying on top of your game
- And yet, see (99% of) traditional education as a constrained effort to deploy “common knowledge” at large
- Have a deeper respect toward relatives and distant friends who try ridiculous initiatives on their own, despite the backlash and distrust of their inner circle
- Can’t stand repetitive, boring activities that suppress progress and can be automated or delegated to freshmen
- Believe in the concept of “investing in the future” instead of obsessing about a linear salary/career growth
- Am terribly wary of large personal investments that would put me up against the wall, financially speaking
- Value motivation, determination, intelligence in young talent hungry for a real-world opportunity
- Can make reasonable assessments of surrounding value comparatively to its ROI potential
- See TV ads and billboards through the lens of an advertiser or a product manager
- Know that “founder” or “CEO” means the idiot willing to put up with a lot more work and serve tons of bosses, contrary to the popular belief
- Respect dreamers and believers in radical ideas who put their money, time, and effort when their mouth is
