But as I say, that's in retrospect. At the time, I felt the only way to attract the right kind of attention was to put my heart and soul in the project, and on some level, it's that level of commitment that is required. In fairness, I think I still am in process. Mostly, by taking things slowly, by taking some time for myself, by re-evaluating what I was trying to do and why. I think finding a more physical and immediate activity is key to finding balance in the information economy.
Life is a risk, to risk is to be alive.
It never occurred to me not to start an Internet company, to be sure, there are always doubts attendant with any significant effort or risk, but the only way to succeed is to put those doubts aside. The most important thing I learned, somewhere along the way, is that despite the hardships change may produce, the lessons and adventures along the way are always worth the trip. One simply has to try. You have to take time for yourself. I think, particularly if you push yourself to take big risks, that it's important to take big breaks.