Sublime

when i had a venture-backed startup it was so hard to balance the desires of customers, investors, and myself. now (with no investors) i just make stuff i enjoy, people similar to me help pay for it, i ask what else they want, i do 50% that + 50% stuff i want and it all works out

Your long-term success has as much to do with what you don't have to deal with on a daily basis (short-term financial stress, draining relationships, exhausting commute, insecure environment, "crabs in the bucket") than with what you need to get right (lifestyle that keeps you high-energy and clear-minded, self-discipline to invest in yourself,... See more

Here is a brilliant discussion of the implications of the Fourth Turning with Grant @ttmygh Williams and Adam @menlobear Taggart. Grant: we had a great chat for two hrs on a Saturday night in '99. Due for another... https://t.co/6if5lIWGC0

Your responsibility is to your safety, your stability, your needs, your values, & your goals. You don't have to apologize. It doesn't make you "bad" or "selfish" or "mean." The kindest, most supportive people on earth take care of themselves & honor their needs. Really.