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Sean Mitchell

05/04/18

@ Y Combinator

It's easy to get lost in the shuffle of running a company, so I remind myself to stay committed to the reason I started it in the first place.

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Helping Landlords Find Tenants – Sean Mitchell of Rezi

@ Y Combinator

Helping Landlords Find Tenants – Sean Mitchell of Rezi

05/04/18

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Kathryn Minshew

05/07/16

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It's important to remember why you started your company, especially during challenging times, to stay motivated and focused on long-term goals.

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Sean Mitchell

05/04/18

@ Y Combinator

I continually tell myself to be hyper-focused on solving the problem that led me to start the company.

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Emmett Shear

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As a CEO, my priority is to not run out of money, and equally important is to be the keeper of the vision, constantly rearticulating where we're going and why.

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It's easy to get distracted by shiny objects and fun tasks instead of addressing the core issues that will truly move the needle for my business.

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As a startup founder, I must focus on my customers first and understand the problems they care about, ensuring I stay laser-focused on providing solutions.

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Maintaining motivation as a founder is crucial, and it's important to prepare for the challenges and criticisms that come with the startup journey.

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Sam Altman

05/02/17

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Maintaining focus is critical for success. Founders should resist distractions and avoid getting sidetracked by external opportunities that do not align with their core mission.

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It's essential for founders to focus on creating something that people genuinely want, rather than getting sidetracked by other operational challenges.

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Diana Hu

08/28/19

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After an acquisition, it's vital to continue pursuing the original vision of the startup, as it can be a significant motivator for the team.