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I Teach Entrepreneurship—But I Teach People You Are A Fool If You Do It

I teach entrepreneurship and innovation, but here’s the truth: I wouldn’t recommend jumping in full-time. It’s extraordinarily risky, and you will inevitably get burned. Most startups fail, and even the ones that succeed take years of struggle.

There are only two approaches I’d ever recommend. The first? Take the tried-and-true path—get a solid education, build real expertise, and develop skills that no one wants to learn because they’re hard and messy. The second? If you must do something entrepreneurial, build your career first and work on your venture on the side. It will take longer, you…

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