All those comments have in common one thing: they are from people who claim that something can't be done, that others can't do/accomplish something.
Moral of the story: never claim that someone can't do something, no matter how unfeasible it might look. They might actually do it, and you will look silly.
I agree that you should not immediately write off something, but there is definitely a need to lead/mentor people in the right way. When pg says, "I am worried..." he is doing the same thing as these quotes: expressing doubt.
That is what makes it so tough. As an entrepreneur you are hearing criticism often, sometimes it a super helpful and you need to change direction, other times it means you are onto something HUGE. It is difficult to decide which one it is.
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All those comments have in common one thing: they are from people who claim that something can't be done, that others can't do/accomplish something.
Moral of the story: never claim that someone can't do something, no matter how unfeasible it might look. They might actually do it, and you will look silly.
I agree that you should not immediately write off something, but there is definitely a need to lead/mentor people in the right way. When pg says, "I am worried..." he is doing the same thing as these quotes: expressing doubt.
That is what makes it so tough. As an entrepreneur you are hearing criticism often, sometimes it a super helpful and you need to change direction, other times it means you are onto something HUGE. It is difficult to decide which one it is.
Also known as the Clarke's first law... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarke%27s_three_laws ;-)