In 1785, Robert Burns penned that famous Scots poem with the penultimate stanza which read: But Mousie, thou art no thy lane / But mouse you are not alone In proving foresight may be vain: / Planning for future can be in vain The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men / The best laid plans of mice and men Gang aft agley, / Often go awry An' lea'e us nought but grief an' pain, / And leave us with nothing grief and pain For promis'd joy! ...
Thoughts from a Kenyan entrepreneur passionate about startups.