Category: Q & A

Honestly, unless you're down with – and have the looks for – outright prostitution, then the closest thing you're likely to manage is the equivalent-paying full time line job, where your focus is mostly on deliverables that you can in whole or in part outsource.

That way, you can at least "free up time", which you can spend secretly working on your startup from the dayjob office.

The problem with your skillsets would be ramping up a steady stream of freelance business that replicates a part time job at exactly the level of hours you wish to work. Realistically, jobs will come in bursts, at least at first, so you'll often find yourself fighting the urge to get them done and out of the way, versus honoring "regular startup time investment".

I wish you luck, and if you do find a really creative solution, let me know! I'm down to searching the couches for change…

What are best part-time jobs to earn living money while working on developing a start-up?

Without any further clarification, 100% chance of tsunami, given a large enough earthquake, placed perfectly off the coast at the right depth.

What is the risk of a tsunami in the Bay Area, assuming a large earthquake?

Two likely cases, assuming I'm the one not saying "hi":

• I forgot your name, and given the relative familiarity we should have, it's just too awkward in context for me to approach you without revealing that I forgot… I suck that way!
• I'm looking at you, thinking about my little girl's stomach flu, or my 2.5 year unsuccessful job search, or the hole in my roof[*], and I'm just not seeing you're there. I know, our eyes are locked, but I'm not looking at you – more like through you, but so much so I don't even perceive that there's a person there. This happens quite a bit, and not just to me.

Anyway, the best way in either situation is to do an authentic "double take", then rush me like we're old friends. Just assume I've forgotten who you are, and give me your name – not in a condescending way, but with the humility of someone who really thinks they aren't memorable, but who are clearly so awesome it can't possibly be true. I, as well as any bystanders, will be truly impressed with you.

Keep in mind, I may be with someone, or preoccupied with other thoughts – but executed correctly, this type of interruption will be more "palate cleanser" than "disturbance", and a great first step towards seeding another plan together, when we both have more time.

[* No, really: How can I stop a roof leak? ]

If someone who knows me doesn't say hi to me, does it mean that they don't like me?

You might want to direct your eyes upward, to the tags for this question – specifically "Social Proof" and "Acceptance".

For social proof, you can validate yourself with someone else by showing that you have value to, and relationships with others that they might want to meet/learn from/exploit/etc. This is really really easy to do as a practice – get to know everyone. Fill your days with people, old and new. Just check in for the hell of it. Ask for help. Offer your own assistance. Just be. Remove your own expectations for desired results, and pretty soon all your validation worries will be long gone.

It's also important that you learn to accept yourself, and more accurately that you do so while refusing to be resigned to being just what you are now. There's actually a pretty good discussion of this principle on the question: The Big Questions: Does self-acceptance limit your potential?

How can I stop searching for social validation?

Swoosh her aside with your arms, while screaming "GET OUT OF MY WAY, WOMAN, THERE ARE LIVES AT STAKE!" Must keep your head locked in the same position/viewing angle the whole time, and look as if you're in a rush.

This technique is somewhat less effective while seated at a table.

What's the best way to react when a girl catches you staring at her chest?