There are a lot of non-fiction books that read the same as a fiction though; Ghost in the Wires, The Art of Intrusion (really fun read), Fatal System Error, and of course if you haven't read Cuckoo's Egg, you should.

Reamde by Neal Stephenson is also good.

I created an IRC channel on freenode called #sellmore (just now...I am the only one in there) for anyone interested in chatting about selling software. Funnel optimization, conversion, marketing etc etc. I hope some experts would like to chat, as I am eager to learn.

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It originates from a movie, and is also now a TV show.

The whole article is based on a false premise imo. There are a myriad of reasons why I would, or wouldn't listen to a suggestion from someone else.

The best I can do at least, is to listen to everyone, and try the often repeated suggestions, but if you are implementing every whim a customer suggests, you probably aren't operating optimally.

I've owned a business, and Ive worked 9-5s, it's not an odd demographic at all, unless you buy into the macho bullshit about sleeping at your desk etc, by 20 year olds, who have never made a dollar themselves.

Would there be any interest on HN in creating a private mastermind group?

I work a 9-5, and would like to completely replace my income with a product, or a product + consulting, before I make a clean break. I think a weekly no bullshit chat session may be beneficial. If you are interested and

- have a 9-5 in the software industry - want to create something that will allow you to work for yourself - have an hour a week to chat - think this would be beneficial

shoot me an email anthony@makerops.com (Tell me a little about yourself, what timezone you are in and your availability) ; I'll see what comes in, organize everything etc

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