Hey, Silicon Valley doesn't really make you soft. Four articles explain how to deal with the hardships of various Valley lifestyles.

• "Am I the only one that is struggling to work from home?" asks someone who lists problems such as weird sleeping patterns, loneliness, and distraction. Dozens respond — some recommend clearly separating the home office from the rest of the house, others share tips on finding outside office space. [Joel on Software]
• Programmer and Y Combinator venture firm member Paul Graham outlines an eighteen-part essay on mistakes that kill startups, including "single founder," "hiring bad programmers," "raising too little money," and "raising too much money." [Paul Graham]
• Hold meetings at the local cafe at your own risk, but follow rules from blogger Liz Gannes. (For instance, pick a cafe without loud music.) [Web Worker Daily]
• Venture capitalist Paul Kedrosky lists airport survival tricks: avoid lines with strollers and wheelchairs, and sit outside premium lounges to mooch free wifi. [Paul Kedrosky]

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