> I really love competition, and as a competitor I only want to compete against the best of the best. It’s like Mike Tyson in his prime saying that he wants to box with you.
Wanting to box Mike Tyson in his prime is a death wish. Maybe not the best analogy...
If Mike Tyson says he wants to box with you, that's a compliment (either that or he just really doesn't like you). Actually agreeing to do it, that's where the death wish comes in.
>"Wanting to box Mike Tyson in his prime is a death wish. Maybe not the best analogy..."
Probably not.
Though, the thing that Iron Mike brings to mind in the context of startups for me isn't his impetuous style, impregnable defense or ferocious offense. It was the way so many of opponents we're seemingly defeated before the bell.
Tony Tucker gave strong evidence he wasn't invincible and Buster Douglas proved it. They did it by maintaining composure and confidence in both cases.
The lesson, I think, is to understand the challenge in front of you, attack it intelligently and be fearless in doing so.
> I really love competition, and as a competitor I only want to compete against the best of the best. It’s like Mike Tyson in his prime saying that he wants to box with you.
Wanting to box Mike Tyson in his prime is a death wish. Maybe not the best analogy...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-478QGV9pc