How transparent are you with people at your "day job" about REI?

[Michael C.]

So, I just finished listening to Podcast 60 with @SergeS and it got me thinking.  He was working a full time job, and took his business from 0 to 68 units in four years.  In the podcast he referenced very often he would be in meetings, etc and his phone would be blowing up with his "other" job.

What I was wondering is, for people like myself who are just starting out, but keeping our day job, how transparent should I be (or not) with my current company/boss about what I'm doing?  I have to imagine it will illicit a number of questions if my phone is blowing up all the time, or what if someone finds my company website (when I actually have one).  But clearly a double edged sword about explaining why you are starting to invest/building a business.  My inclination is to not mention anything, but didn't know what others experiences have been.  Appreciate the thoughts of anyone who has done it.

Mike

[Nathan Paisley]

At first I told others what I was doing because it was exciting. Now I only talk about it if I'm asked. In my experience people can seem to be jealous or feel like you're better than them. Even though it's just that I have a different mindset and won't settle for average like most. 

My advice is to not worry about what others are thinking and worry about what you can control and that's your thoughts and your actions.