Seven years ago, I declined to invest in a company that later became Warby Parker, which sells glasses online and is now valued at over a billion dollars.

The first-mover advantage is mostly a myth; Warby Parker spent time figuring out how to make customers comfortable ordering glasses online, which was crucial for their success. To be original, you don't have to be first; you just have to be different and better.

Procrastinating can be a vice for productivity but a virtue for creativity, as many originals start quickly but finish slowly, allowing for deeper exploration of ideas.

To be more original, you need to generate more ideas, as seen with the Warby Parker founders who tested over 2,000 name possibilities before settling on their brand.

I initially hesitated to hire others for my company, fearing they would disrupt my vision, but once I did, I realized it was a mistake to wait so long.

Procrastination allows time to incubate ideas, leading to unexpected leaps in creativity, as it keeps the task active in the back of your mind.

Research shows that moderate procrastinators are rated as more creative than those who rush to complete tasks early or those who procrastinate excessively.

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

I passed on investing in Pinterest despite having multiple chances, thinking it was just images and wouldn't make money, even when my fiancée was using it obsessively.