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I fought the Law of Jante
Just a note of compliment concerning your
Editor’s Note (February). Though my business
model differs in many regards from that of most
entrepreneurs, I am indeed subject to the general
realities of which you write—brutal hours, stress
of risk, reality of potential failure. Most of all,
however, I am subject to the implied tyranny of
the majority … the need to operate in a society
rigidly predisposed to opposing values such as
those required to be a successful entrepreneur.
One of my highest principles has always been
living counter to the Law of Jante [a Scandinavian
philosophy that discourages individual
success or self-promotion] that you wrote about.
I remain steadfast in my resolve and am grateful
to you for reminding me that I am not alone in
this cult of thought, as well as voicing the truism
that maintaining one’s convictions is not always
easy or for the fainthearted … but that doesn’t
make it wrong.
K. Mundy-Williams
Chicago
Positivity training
I just wanted to take a second to stress my true
gratitude and appreciation for the very informative
and inspirational articles you publish. There
is so much doom and gloom all over the place,
and it is refreshing to read the articles you guys
put out there. I use your excerpts as my daily
“pick-me-up” to start off my mornings.
Eric Weaver
Cincinnati
Let it all out
Hi Amy,
I am a longtime subscriber.
Please change your picture. It looks like you are
happily sitting on a toilet.
Bill Repack
Pittsburgh
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