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It's cool that you actually googled some stats.

But let's face it -- we're on news.ycombinator.com, where the majority of the applicants and chosen entrepreneurs seem to be college kids or people in their twenties. (with a few outliers?)

A large chunk of the general population thinks it's entrepreneurial to join up with Amway, or do a consulting biz. (which it might be, just not what we're talking about here)



>But let's face it -- we're on news.ycombinator.com, where the majority of the applicants and chosen entrepreneurs seem to be college kids or people in their twenties. (with a few outliers?)

In other words: Don't let the facts get in the way of a good opinion! :-)

I get you, and believe me I agree, but as entrepreneurs, it's always good to keep two things front and centre:

1. We live as part of a much larger world. 2. Our perceptions often lie to us.

If I'm the only one preaching that, so be it. Perhaps it helps one lucky person someday.


ouch - i'm an outlier.




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