I’ve just watched the Pirates of the Silicon Valley, again. 

I remember watching the movie a few years ago. The main thing which resonated in my mind back then was the ‘black’ background of the whole industry - the practice of stealing ideas. 

However, apart from pointing out that a business might be an ugly fight sometimes, there is another idea hidden there.

The motivation. If the passion of Gates and Jobs building the industry was in reality half of its representation in the movie, it was enormous. The same applies to the Zuckerberg’s cinematic alter ego. Indeed, their passion, their belief that they were changing the world might be only an unhealthy influence of Hollywood production. But I don’t think so.

I think that being ‘manic’ matters. You’ve got to believe that your time is well-spent. You’ve got to feel that your work has its purpose. 

You’ve got to trust yourself. If you don’t, nobody else will.