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		nothinghere789 on Aug 20, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Startup mistakes: Lessons from failed startups first hand means you got the info from the first or original source.

RSZC on Aug 20, 2020 | [–]

That's an unusual definition of first hand...

Here's Merriam-Webster's:

> obtained by, coming from, or being direct personal observation or experience

These lessons are not from the OP's direct personal observation or experience.

jandrese on Aug 20, 2020 | [–]

Isn't that second hand? You interviewed the people with first hand knowledge.

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