> [!info]- meta > **Source**: [Original URL](https://substack.com/home/post/p-164178785?selection=e4793b07-0d9c-4aa8-806b-1e8d9871a5d6) > **Author**: [[substack.com]] > **Full Title**: In Defense of Starting a Bad Business > **Category**: #articles > > **Summary**: The author argues that starting a "bad business" can be fulfilling and meaningful, even if it doesn't aim for huge profits. Many founders focus too much on scaling and money, which can lead to burnout and dissatisfaction. Instead, they should create businesses that align with their passions and bring joy to their work. > ## 🔦 Highlights & Commentary - I’m not interested in empire or wealth, I’m interested in paying my bills and spending every minute of my time on labor that brings me delight. I may never change the world, but my company makes my world—and the world of my customers—that much richer and more beautiful. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01jw1a2a5yd816s6zgwp569nhx)) - The default state of the world is decay, AI slop, and moral rot. A “bad business” can still be a righteous endeavor. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01jw1catrnj8vy3yxeq5j73n98))