i often find myself persuaded by others ‘stop thinking. just follow your gut. just pick something you want and try to get it’. this is so common, but i really don’t think its wise. yes, it can be absorbing to chase. there’s an energy in it. but i feel joy only arises when your will is properly aimed.
most people’s wills, especially in sf, is aimed towards forcing into existence a startup that does not need to exist. i feel much better when i restrain myself, and carefully deliberate over what must be done, and what is worth pursuing, instead of picking the strongest impulse i have, which is always changing
