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Episode 1327:

Mike Smerklo offers a contrarian viewpoint on entrepreneurship, cautioning against the allure of being your own boss without acknowledging the reality of the challenges involved. Through his venture capitalist lens, Smerklo highlights the mental, emotional, and logistical trials entrepreneurs face, arguing that not everyone should pursue this path without serious consideration.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.mikesmerklo.com/just-dont-do-it-five-reasons-not-to-become-an-entrepreneur/

Quotes to ponder:

"Entrepreneurship is really, really hard and the ups and downs are almost impossible to quantify."

"Nothing inspires me more and goodness knows we need it more than ever. However, I am exhausted with 'hacks', 'four-hour work weeks' or other content that glorify entrepreneurship as fun and easy."

Episode references:

Forbes article on entrepreneurial success and age: https://www.forbes.com/sites/georgedeeb/2015/04/16/does-age-matter-for-entrepreneurial-success/?sh=b0908d30f1c4

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