Uncomfortable with investors

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Tim Ferriss and his guests have discussed discomfort with investors on several occasions. Here's a notable insight:

Sir James Dyson shared his experience on the . He initially didn't think taking on investors would make him uncomfortable, but it did. The discomfort arose because having investors meant he had to share decision-making processes with them and seek their approval for ideas, which he found restrictive. He preferred relying on himself and making independent decisions 1.

This highlights the trade-off between gaining financial support and maintaining control over one's company.

Uncomfortable Investors

Sir James Dyson shares a rare positive bank story and discusses why he felt uncomfortable taking on investors and sharing the running of his company. He reveals the challenges of having to seek approval for decisions and the satisfaction he found in relying on himself.
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