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		What is the difference between a "project" and a "business?" (loganrandolph.com)
		3 points by lbr on Jan 18, 2014 \| hide \| past \| favorite \| 1 comment

lbr on Jan 18, 2014 [–]

When I tell people I'm working on a project - they tell me how great it could be as a business. When I tell people I'm working on a business - they tell me its not a business; its a project. Weird observation about human natures desire to conflict/correct? Or something more?

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