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Making the leap
Quit smart: runway, timing, and family buy-in.
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How do I convince my spouse and family to back me quitting?
Don't sell them a dream, bring them a plan: the exact runway number, the timeline, the specific milestones that mean 'keep going,' and the tripwire...
Everyone I know says quitting is reckless. How do I handle non-founder friends and family who think I'm making a mistake?
Stop seeking permission from people who have never done this; a salaried relative genuinely cannot assess startup risk, so their fear is real but t...
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