a) Find gold in California b) Become a rock star c) Win a lottery d) Strike it rich and famous as an 'entrepreneur' e) Achieve above average, long-term gains by trading tulips
Yet, the selection bias that promotes these dreams doesn't deter anyone who is going to go that route.
And you cannot simply choose to stay out of the 'fight'. You have to work somewhere - may as well be for yourself.
So the metaphors are weak and chosen to stir passions. She's pissing on entrepreneurship for whatever reason, and has little meaningful to say.
I am the guy who is quoted in her blog post, and I don't really recognize myself in what she writes.
I want to be my own boss, do interesting/meaningful work, and at least have a shot at recognition and wealth. To me, starting my own company is the surest way there. Staying in TPS-land is a sure way to never get there.