What a startup (bootstrapped or not) takes is 100% of your performance, not 100% of your time. And optimizing for performance means spending some time on maintenance. By Paul Graham In high performance environments you are comfortable and make visitors immediately feel comfortable,can be productive and accomplish your goals, are more likely to have positive interactions with others, and you want to spend time there. Following are ten characteristics of spaces where you can be both productive and comfortable. 10 Tips to Create a High Performance Environment