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By: Something Ventured » Lessons Learned (The Hard Way) by Zack

Something Ventured » Lessons Learned (The Hard Way) by Zack — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:38:22 +0000

[…] an insane pace and with no help (with exception of design work). I thought I could handle it, but burn-out caught up with me and the rest is history. I’ve learned to take things a tad slower now, be more flexible, get […]

By: Zack

Zack — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:53:11 +0000

Hello Everyone, thanks for the comments! I will be updating this blog very soon to fill you in on what’s been happening, so please stay tuned :).

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 25 May 2007 00:41:05 +0000

Hey there,

I was following your blog last year and stopped reading once you stopped posting. I just remembered your blog and your story. What’s happening these days? I really want to know what’s going on.

Hope all is well.

Jeff

By: Cory

Cory — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 20:51:34 +0000

so i made it here…

after reading all of your archives over the past few hours, the suspense was killing me.

i actually found your site by doing a comparison between godaddy and hostmonster.

anyways, get your mind straight, i look forward to what is coming.

By: Josh

Josh — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 22:39:36 +0000

Way to go Zack, take that break and have fun, I had a minor break-down this Spring due to stress, it was tough to go through but I came out a better man, at least I would like to think that was the case. Have a good weekend.

By: Justin

Justin — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:19:43 +0000

Someday I’d like to sail that boat. I’d also like to have some sex. Someday.

By: Rubin

Rubin — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 15:57:50 +0000

That’s a tough one, because as an entrepreneur, there’s nothing like your vision or dream. In some ways it’s more compelling than sex. Until you get the prize you’re always wondering “Am I pushing myself enough?”

Through observation I have found that most entrepreneurs go through a tacking process similar to sailing a boat where they go from one extreme to another until they find a happy medium.

I too have found that taking a breather and giving yourself time to circulate amongst society is a good way to freshen your mind and expose yourself to other perspectives. It also puts you in a state of mind to be receptive to problem solving ideas.

Happy “Sailing”!

By: Justin

Justin — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 07:20:37 +0000

The Six Million Dollar Man comment made me laugh. You’re a funny dude. You may find this hard to believe, but I actually enjoy wetting myself from laughing so hard. It always surprises me how warm it is. Keep up the good work!

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 03:25:49 +0000

Good for you for putting YOU before IT. I struggle with that myself. I usually just try and work until I get frustrated or to a legitimate stopping point and then stop and give myself a day or two before going back to the frenetic pace I usually set. Sort of a Bunny method to coding/design.

I hope all is well and the extra time you’re taking lets you spend more time with the family.

By: JJ

JJ — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 23:41:22 +0000

Good thinking, Zack…..my problem is trying to get myself to work at all on the weekends…..I’m a two-day-off kinda guy, and I’ve managed so far, then again, I’m not starting a business. But your right, you need at least one day to clear your mind and set things straight in your head before you go at it again, else you’ll burn out!