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Justin Kan

05/17/19

@ a16z

I've realized that my attachment to the outcome of my companies was unhealthy, intertwining my identity with their success or failure.

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10+1 Lessons from Serial Entrepreneur Justin Kan

@ a16z

10+1 Lessons from Serial Entrepreneur Justin Kan

05/17/19

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Jerry Colonna

05/08/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

When we become attached to outcomes, we inadvertently fuel our own suffering, as our self-worth becomes tied to those outcomes.

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Garry Tan

06/13/25

@ Garry Tan

By the time I co-founded my next venture, I was a more self-aware leader, owning both my weaknesses and strengths, which improved my companies and my happiness.

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Dr. Richard Schwartz

03/03/25

@ Andrew Huberman

I realized that my workaholic tendencies stemmed from a fear of annihilation and a desire to prove my worth, which I had to confront to find balance in my life.

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Mark Pincus

02/28/25

@ a16z speedrun

I learned from painful experiences that having control over your company is vital, as it allows you to navigate through uncertainties and make necessary pivots.

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Will Ahmed

05/20/25

@ Chris Williamson

It's important to separate personal identity from business success; a company's performance doesn't define an individual's worth.

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Michael Seibel

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Our startup's success was tied to our ego; failing meant failing at life, which motivated us to persevere.

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Justin Kan

05/17/19

@ a16z

No matter what happens with my company, I'm not going to be any happier or less happy in the long run; relying on external factors for happiness leads to disappointment.

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Steve Ballmer

06/02/25

@ Acquired

I realized I needed to emotionally detach from Microsoft after leaving, but my loyalty to the company remained strong.

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Y Combinator Cast

09/18/18

@ Y Combinator

I realized too late that I had wasted time doubting my place in the company, which hindered my ability to push forward.