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Paul Buchheit

07/31/14

@ Y Combinator

Many of the best outcomes in life are rooted in initial failures; I strive to accept setbacks as gifts, no matter how improbable that may seem.

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Paul Buchheit

@ Y Combinator

07/31/14

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Embracing failure has been important for me; I see it as a learning experience that allows me to take more risks and be more audacious in my decisions.

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I've learned more from successful endeavors than from failures, and I believe failure is largely overrated.

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Every failure is a learning experience; as long as you learn from it and iterate quickly, it contributes to your growth and eventual success.

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Paul Buchheit

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Accepting setbacks and moving forward, believing that whatever happened is for the best, is a strong predictor of success among startups.

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Robert Greene

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Experiencing failure or embarrassment is part of growth; it's better to try and fail than to never try at all.

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Naval Ravikant

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I think we all get shaped by adversity; every great thing I've accomplished started with something highly negative.

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Adora Cheung

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I believe that perseverance is key in startups; you only fail if you stop trying, and it's important to learn from setbacks without letting them overwhelm you.

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Aydin Senkut

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Whenever there's a setback, we have two choices: accept it or take action. What we do after a setback really matters.