The Latest from Paul Graham

On the fall of large organizations and the rise of startups.

http://www.paulgraham.com/highres.html

Makes me ask myself, why do I want to start my own business? What is "my own business"? When I try to picture it, I see a combination of two things:

1. Chellie Campbell's "dolphin" idea, based on Douglas Adams: muck about in the water having a good time. Being surrounded by "my people," the "dolphins." Those who propel and inspire me, whose energy I enjoy, who are generally smart, helpful, competent, and productive.
   
2. The "handler" idea: if you want something done, give it to a busy person, and they will handle it. Relates to the OHIO principle, Only Handle It Once.
   

I like the idea of handling things productively and being in fluid, bouncy, mucking-about-in-the-waves-like communication with people I love. That's all I've got so far.