If you want to succeed, let fires burn

Not all problems need immediate solutions. 

Entrepreneurs can feel like most of their job is extinguishing metaphorical fires, but spending too much time trying to solve problems can burn the chance for success. 

On the second episode of "Masters of Scale," LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman explains why it's important to let fires burn. 

"Deciding which fires you let burn, and how long you let them burn for, can make the difference between success and failure," says Hoffman.

Better get used to the smell of smoke, entrepreneurs.  Read more...