When Starting a Business

I found a terrific article from way back in 2003 on starting a business, there’s some great advice in it – but the best is for young people (like myself) wanting to start a business:

Technical knowledge and raw talent only go so far. When working at a company, you see how established businesses function: how workflow is managed, how clients are dealt with, how managers treat workers, and the absolutely critical nature of deadlines, no matter how tight. These are invaluable lessons that school does not teach.

You have to follow before you can lead.