Yes… but it’s hard. Entrepreneurs get stuck in their heads that they have to “be the boss.” Not sure where that comes from, but it’s definitely problematic. - Aaron Dinin, PhD - Medium

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Yes… but it’s hard. Entrepreneurs get stuck in their heads that they have to “be the boss.”

Not sure where that comes from, but it’s definitely problematic.

Aaron Dinin, PhD

Written by Aaron Dinin, PhD

I teach entrepreneurship at Duke. Software Engineer. PhD in English. I write about the mistakes entrepreneurs make since I’ve made plenty. More @ aarondinin.com

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