Show Notes
During the time we spend on the internet, we are all exposed to these 'enticements' about how to get rich on the internet. Just start your own company or go work for an Internet start-up. Fame, fortune, and riches will all soon be yours.
But is it really that simple? Hardly. Research shows that 9 out of 10 startup companies fail, and even 75 percent of all those funded by venture capitalists will eventually fail.
So why go to work for a startup? That's a good question, and in this episode of positive leadership, Dr. Dave wants you to dig a little deeper and ask yourself four very good questions about uncertainty, risk, promises of reward, and work-life balance. Your answers to these questions will help you in your decision because you need to make this decision with your eyes wide open.
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