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adammarkey
on May 21, 2009
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An Entrepreneur Three Core Values
I think optimism is an essential core value (or characteristic) of a successful company even though it might inhibit the "fail fast" methodology you speak of.
Optimism when kept in check can be the fuel for passion in you and your co-founders.
jeremychone
on May 21, 2009
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Agree. In a way, passion should bring enough optimism into the mix.
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Optimism when kept in check can be the fuel for passion in you and your co-founders.