I think this makes it simplistic- as an entrepreneur running a growing startup I HATED my failures. I previously ran a startup that didn't make it and I was miserable for a long time...it's hard to accept defeat.
In the digital ecosystem we celebrate failure because if you've never failed, you've never tried. You have to be willing to take the risk and put yourself out there.
The best entrepreneurs I know have also failed- it is very, very rare to hit a homerun the first time out. The article says maybe we should celebrate completing something but a failure is that- a failure to complete the plans for the startup. You didn't complete it, you failed.
And once you fail you can either give up and go back to corporate America with its fake veil of security or you can brush yourself off and start over
Exactly- When I wrote this, I couldn't believe Sarah Lacy sent a 19 year old to pass judgement on Chicago in a short visit. Personally, I admire Trevor's guts- it isn't easy to do what he did but yes, he is taking a beating and right ly so in some regards. Saying everyone in Chicago works 9 to 5 in startups is beyond ludicrous....lol.
All that said, if he can keep his head on straight, he'll likely develop into a great writer
Based on what you are saying, i think you should still speak to a therapist- they can help you think through problems you have. First you said other issues, now financial.
You obviously have a lot happening in your head- you need to be able to sort it out and think clearly- this is what therapists are for. I'm serious- this is the move to take. Talk to someone- they won't solve your problem but they will help you talk through it and oftentimes that is what you need to figure it out yourself
I mean this sincerely- you need professional help. Don't make any drastic decisions until you speak to someone that can help you.
Your school should have healthcare resources available to you at no cost- you should start there.
Just call them up and say you'd like to schedule an appointment with a therapist. You don't need to say why- that's between you and the therapist- there is NOTHING wrong with seeing a therapist- oftentimes just being able to air your problems to a confidential source can be very liberating.
Please do talk to a professional- you'll feel better, I swear!
It's really frustrating to have issues like that - while you can understand and control logical things, psychology and emotion are not totally logical and are often out of our control. I'm sure as a smart and logical guy and a programmer this is something that you can connect to and that has kind of driven you crazy if you have thought about it.
There's no reason to be embarrassed to seek help - I know a lot of people and good friends who have done it and it has helped them a lot. Don't let your smarts and awesome potential go to waste because of an issues like these : )
In the digital ecosystem we celebrate failure because if you've never failed, you've never tried. You have to be willing to take the risk and put yourself out there.
The best entrepreneurs I know have also failed- it is very, very rare to hit a homerun the first time out. The article says maybe we should celebrate completing something but a failure is that- a failure to complete the plans for the startup. You didn't complete it, you failed.
And once you fail you can either give up and go back to corporate America with its fake veil of security or you can brush yourself off and start over