There was a deep integrity and trust among us, which meant we never blamed each other for failures; we were all in it together.

My co-founder and I never discussed failure or what-if scenarios, which helped us focus on moving forward without fear.

None of us wanted to take on each other's roles, as we were all comfortable in our own areas of expertise, which helped us form a strong bond during tough times.

Bill and I disagreed on many key decisions, including whether to pursue hardware, which created tension in our relationship.

We all had moments where we impressed each other, which contributed to our strong team dynamic despite occasional disappointments.

Many successful co-founders have strong relationships that help them persist through challenges, unlike many companies that face insurmountable disagreements.

Starting a company with my brother has been beneficial because we have a strong foundational relationship, allowing us to resolve differences effectively.

Despite the dysfunction, we respected each other's areas of ownership, which allowed us to function and grow the company effectively, and we all found motivation from the challenges we faced while building Twitch, which required perseverance.

We had set ourselves up in a position where we were unwilling to ever admit defeat, which created a strong bond among us.