@startupbell: Jack Dorsey shared his journey of setbacks and unconventional decisions before finding success. After moving to Berkeley and starting a company called D-Net, which failed disastrously, he turned to contracting work. However, persistent wrist pain led him to fear carpal tunnel syndrome. Instead of simply getting massages, he decided to learn massage therapy, enrolling in a thousand-hour course at the Healing Arts Center in St. Louis and becoming a licensed therapist in Missouri. Dorsey even contemplated a unique business idea of combining chair massage with coding advice for programmers. Despite his enthusiasm, he was met with skepticism. Moving back to San Francisco, he discovered the market was saturated with massage therapists, prompting him to return to programming. This anecdote highlights his willingness to explore diverse interests and pivot when necessary, ultimately leading him back to his technological roots. Subtitles by @scriptivox unlimited transcriptions —- Curating wisdom from world's best founders and showing the top 1% of startup advice, handpicked for you. Follow @startupbell for more. #startupbell #startup #business #founder #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #jackdorsey #twitter #square

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