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what traits are worse than greed for (successful) entrepreneurs? you highlight woz's intervention, but then say greed isn't as bad as...?

philwelch on Oct 2, 2011 [–]

It's strange that wanting to get rich is even considered a bad trait for an entrepreneur.

Off the top of my head, I'd say stupidity, laziness, cowardice, and soft-headedness are probably worse traits.

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