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		johnrob on Nov 15, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: "Build something people want" is not enough I think you need to replace "pick a problem" with "pick a good problem". The distinction between those two phrases is a big part of the start up game, IMO.

avichal on Nov 15, 2011 [–]

Agreed. I think thinking about "Why now?" is essential to picking a good problem

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