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>I think a better definition for quality of life means experiencing a range of emotions. Is there anything more thrilling, frustrating, exciting and depressing than a startup.

Obviously not a parent!

I think he's correct to make the choice however. Having a baby considerably alters your focus in the same way that a startup would. If I could, I would have chosen startup first, then baby.

By no means though does having a baby make a startup impossible, but it makes it very difficult to focus on.



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