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Re: How Aaron Epstein launched and sold Creative Market in only 15 months

Bubs (Darius A Monsef IV) — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 19:56:22 -0000

I love Aaron!

But seriously, Aaron is one of those cofounders, as with Chris, that does literally Herculean amounts of work to make something successful but often doesn't get the fanfare because the CEO is the one doing the interviews and showing face... It's what allowed me to really focus on our fundraising and our relationship building because I could fully trust those guys to keep the ship at full steam ahead while I had my focus elsewhere. Too often just the CEO is celebrated, but there are so many people like Aaron that are the backbone of successful companies that don't enjoy enough of the spotlight. It's awesome to see him shine here, in a place where he can inspire some more people to make awesome things.

Re: http://hellobubs.com/post/23494489962

Bubs (Darius A Monsef IV) — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 17:58:28 -0000

Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad I shared this story because it really was a beautiful experience that I hope more people experience.

You should share this post with your Husband too! :)

Re: http://hellobubs.com/post/23494489962

Bubs (Darius A Monsef IV) — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:48:02 -0000

Thanks. Was an awesome experience for us all.

Re: Confirmed: Forrst acquired by Colourlovers | VentureBeat

Bubs (Darius A Monsef IV) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:17:37 -0000

Wow. Where do you get massacre & victim of greed from? And why don't you think we care about our users?

Re: http://hellobubs.com/post/18452778324

Bubs (Darius A Monsef IV) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:58:27 -0000

You'd definitely want to add a thing layer of insulation to the walls & floor. Both for heat/cooling & sound.

I would also have some noise absorbing foam on walls in the big room to help deflect some of the sound.

Re: The Power of No

Bubs (Darius A Monsef IV) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:58:39 -0000

As a hacker/hustler hybrid... What I often try to find is: No, but how can we. Sometimes 80% solutions are 100% of what you actually need. And a No helps you understand what isn't possible... and then a how helps you figure out what you can make happen.

Re: http://hellobubs.com/post/17700814070

Bubs (Darius A Monsef IV) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:09:13 -0000

Thanks Tommy. Ever make it over to the Big Island? Hit me up when you do.

Re: http://hellobubs.com/post/17700814070

Bubs (Darius A Monsef IV) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:06:20 -0000

Thanks Adam. And you are as well.

Re: I haven’t been drunk in 3 years... and I’ve been partying way more than you. - Hello Bubs!

Bubs (Darius A Monsef IV) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:13:36 -0000

I don't think that's true. Cancer scare was part of me making overall large life changes, ie, quitting my job, moving, etc. But I've spent a lot of time in places where thousands of people have died assuming they had another day coming. And anybody can experience that... just volunteer with www.Hands.org.

And also, I quit that job. So the 100k wasn't helping me recover from my surgery. No doubt the insurance coverage was huge.

Re: I haven’t been drunk in 3 years... and I’ve been partying way more than you. - Hello Bubs!

Bubs (Darius A Monsef IV) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:33:32 -0000

No man can resist tequila & sombreros. ;)

Re: I haven’t been drunk in 3 years... and I’ve been partying way more than you. - Hello Bubs!

Bubs (Darius A Monsef IV) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:32:45 -0000

I was speaking to the crutch of drinking. The using it to alter your reality so that you can have more fun, etc. But if you simply enjoy it and are fully capable of having the same fun drunk or sober... awesome. When I drink again somebody it will probably be a glass of wine here or there.

As for drugs, I agree that they can provide you with an opportunity to experience the world in another way... but I'm still trying to experience the world every possible way sober. Once I scratch those all off the list, I'd consider some drugs.

Re: I haven’t been drunk in 3 years... and I’ve been partying way more than you. - Hello Bubs!

Bubs (Darius A Monsef IV) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:27:54 -0000

Changes are pretty good you get drunk more ofte than me... won't argue there.

Re: I haven’t been drunk in 3 years... and I’ve been partying way more than you. - Hello Bubs!

Bubs (Darius A Monsef IV) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:26:41 -0000

I'm lucky that my best friends have grown to fully support my not drinking when we're out. If one of them is ordering a round of shots, they get one that looks like the rest but doesn't have any alcohol in it.

Or simply say, "nah, man I can't." It just deflects it and chances are good somebody else will take it.

But yes, ideally you should be able to say "no, thanks" without any issues.

Re: I haven’t been drunk in 3 years... and I’ve been partying way more than you. - Hello Bubs!

Bubs (Darius A Monsef IV) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:23:23 -0000

Thanks Riley. Have fun!

Re: I haven’t been drunk in 3 years... and I’ve been partying way more than you. - Hello Bubs!

Bubs (Darius A Monsef IV) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:22:38 -0000

I was just trying to share my story and challenge some people who are in a similar place of partying hard with alcohol to challenge themselves to try it without the drink. I don't need everybody to live like me, I just want everybody to be happy and fulfilled.

Re: I haven’t been drunk in 3 years... and I’ve been partying way more than you. - Hello Bubs!

Bubs (Darius A Monsef IV) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:20:56 -0000

I figured... It was my story about how I hacked my life to make it better... and as a founder of a YC company... seemed like a reasonable place to share the post. :)

Re: I haven’t been drunk in 3 years... and I’ve been partying way more than you. - Hello Bubs!

Bubs (Darius A Monsef IV) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:19:52 -0000

Thanks. And I'm trying to focus on the appreciation and give fair consideration to every negative reaction... not an easy task.

Re: I haven’t been drunk in 3 years... and I’ve been partying way more than you. - Hello Bubs!

Bubs (Darius A Monsef IV) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:47:17 -0000

Love you too Ted. And thanks for the feedback. It's really interesting to me, what you came away with was largely what the folks at HackerNews did as well. (Not what I intended.)

My post was written towards people who drink to party. Who use alcohol as a crutch or to alter their reality. And without making them feel guilty, challenge themselves to try and get all the benefits they use alcohol for without drinking.

The "I party more than you" vibe was really only there because this post was written for a demographic that does care about how much they party. They're the A-type people buying bottles in the club... and it's hard to reach that audience without trying to reach them on their level.

I totally understand and appreciate that not everybody uses alcohol as a crutch. That people enjoy the taste, enjoy the experience of a glass of wine with dinner, etc. As I mentioned in the HN comments... I just went to the store yesterday to buy my wife a six pack of beer, and I think she is the most amazing person on this planet.

If I were a better writer I would have done a better job of presenting my thoughts in a way that didn't sound judgmental. I'll work on that. Sorry to make you feel judged. You're an awesome dude and if I was going to judge you it would be all 10s.

Re: I haven’t been drunk in 3 years... and I’ve been partying way more than you. - Hello Bubs!

Bubs (Darius A Monsef IV) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:38:06 -0000

Thanks Andy. I was hopeful that my story might be of help to others. And not being hungover anymore is AMAZING.

Re: I haven’t been drunk in 3 years... and I’ve been partying way more than you. - Hello Bubs!

Bubs (Darius A Monsef IV) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:23:49 -0000

Yeah. That title wouldn't have worked at all.

Re: ColourLovers Learns a Lesson About Jesus?

Bubs (Darius A Monsef IV) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:44:23 -0000

Indeed some lessons learned. If anybody has comments or concerns I can be reached at bubs@colourlovers.com

Re: Why I’m Boycotting ColourLovers

Bubs (Darius A Monsef IV) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:11:11 -0000

Agreed. This is a new issue for our small company. We're taking steps to not have issues like this in the future.

Re: Why I’m Boycotting ColourLovers

Bubs (Darius A Monsef IV) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:20:43 -0000

Hi Lindsay. The opinions of our team members do not represent that of our company nor our community of global members. We'll do a better job of making it clear that personal opinions are that and don't represent our company and our mission.

Re: Darius Monsef – COLOURlovers – 1 of 2

Bubs (Darius A Monsef IV) — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:47:02 -0000

HackerNews discussion here: http://news.ycombinator.com...

Re: Celebrate The Small Victories

Bubs (Darius A Monsef IV) — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:30:31 -0000

"Startups aren’t easy. They are a never-ending..." Most important point is right there at the beginning. Things never end and if you don't make a point to celebrate the victories along the way... You'll wear yourself down always looking off at the next hill you have to climb.It's too easy to fall into a pattern of always worrying about the next milestone instead of appreciating the little ones. You get your first paying customer? No time to celebrate you need 100... Reach 100... and then you'll need 1,000, etc. etc. There are always more hills to climb, but make sure to celebrate the new awesome view at each hill you summit... even the little ones.