"And I may have, from time to time, hinted at the fact that this might not be too bad if followed carefully. But today, I want to dive into why I think this is actually nefarious and dangerous advice when followed blindly, and more importantly, what it can be decoded into that's actually meaningful and helpful for you as a founder."
"The Ambiguity Problem Right off the bat, "follow your passion" is such an ambiguous term. What does it actually mean? Should I do the thing that I always like doing and try to turn that into a business? Should I look at what people around me in my hobby or field of interest are building and build something like that? What does it really mean?"
A Twitter poll of entrepreneurs identified "follow your passion" as the most frustrating entrepreneurial advice. Many successful entrepreneurs who found success in fields they were passionate about commonly give that guidance. Blindly following that maxim can be nefarious and dangerous for founders. The phrase is highly ambiguous: it is unclear whether it means turning a hobby into a business, copying what others in a field are building, or pursuing any personally enjoyable activity as a career. Common interpretations include equating hobbies like baking or yard work with viable businesses, which overlooks market, skills, and operational realities. Paddle.com is used as a Merchant of Record to manage taxes, currencies, declined transactions, and updated payment methods.
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