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Caffeinatedprefect109 karma

Now that you've been to space -- do you think extraterrestrial life exists?

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Caffeinatedprefect15 karma

Do what I did, move somewhere dirt cheap (philly) and then you only need like $15k/yr to survive. Do consulting to build up some savings and experience, and then just start building companies and see what sticks. There's no pressure to succeed immediately (seriously rent is like $500/mo) and you have plenty of time to fuck and and correct your mistakes.

Join a solid coworking community (in cities other than SF+NYC the tech communities are very different, with an emphasis on longevity vs raising huge amounts of VC). There's a much higher chance of success with the trade off of a lower payout.

The typical all or nothing route that startups in the Bay Area take just doesn't work most of the time. It's designed to help the VC succeed not the individuals (averages work in their favor). So the best advice I can give is leave it behind and start building smaller sustainable businesses.

You won't make 10m but you'll almost certainly be able to start building your savings, assuming you're at all motivated or competent.

EDIT: you mention the 20s ramen lifestyle. These kids are deluded into thinking their equity will pay off. It won't. The only people reliably making money are the VCs. Start small and build gradually!

Caffeinatedprefect4 karma

Same here. Which have you tried? Humira worked ok for me, but Cocentyx did the best for my PsA - I think it's indicated for psoriasis only but oddly it did way better for my arthritis than Humira.

Caffeinatedprefect3 karma

The Diving Reflex may be present in humans - an effect that happens when your face is submerged in cold water. It slows your heart rate (among other things) causing lowered oxygen demand.

Maybe that affects the onset of shock.