There's this myth floating around startup land that says you just pound away forever and never give up—that if you persevere long enough, success wil… - Marc Randolph

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There's this myth floating around startup land that says you just pound away forever and never give up—that if you persevere long enough, success will inevitably come knocking.

But that's bullshit.

Don't get me wrong....I'm a huge believer in persistence.

But there's a crucial difference between productive persistence and just being stubborn.

And knowing which one you're practicing?

Well, that's the hard part.