I believe your generalizations go too far. The "crazy" founder who succeeds despite all odds is only one archetype. There are others. Many outliers are successful by creating new markets.
This guy (T.A. McCann) has successfully built and sold a startup, so he doesn't lack the will -- he just lacks the will for this business.
Markets can be so tough that the time/cash/energy to succeed in them means the opportunity is not as attractive as others.
This guy (T.A. McCann) has successfully built and sold a startup, so he doesn't lack the will -- he just lacks the will for this business.
Markets can be so tough that the time/cash/energy to succeed in them means the opportunity is not as attractive as others.