The “How much should people work?” meme is enduring because it’s a mirror that triggers rationalization for the reader’s own choices.

Opt out of the frame! Choose the life you want and then optimize for that. No more arguments necessary.

Brutal facts. No one will come and give you what you want for yourself

/zygote podfather
• born in the trenches
• got that dog in me

I had a few friends who were in the SEALs and I often find one of their mantras useful as a founder when I feel stuck or worse:

Nobody is coming