This can often be a tricky situation for an entrepreneur.
Can you say outright that you’re an entrepreneur? Especially if your company is a startup and you’re yet to make your mark on the industry? Does your answer sound impressive enough?
In this video from modern-day philosopher and architect (yes, really) Alain de Botton, he explains status anxiety. This is what you feel when asked that question: What do you do?
Status anxiety
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