You have to want to be better and have pride in yourself; if you lack pride, I can't give it to you, and you'll always compromise.

Fear often causes us to bury our positive traits, stemming from early life messages that discourage standing out or being arrogant. These talents remain underground, waiting to be brought to light.

When you focus on proving others wrong, you risk losing sight of your own goals and allowing them to dictate your actions.

Facing your weaknesses is essential. I've learned that my impatience and frustration can hinder my recovery and personal growth, and I need to confront these limitations.

Perfectionism can trap Founders in a loop of constant iteration, preventing them from committing to one idea and learning from it.

Fear of admitting weakness or defeat can prevent founders from pivoting, as they may feel that doing so means giving up.

People often take too long to pivot due to loss aversion, where they struggle to let go of something they've invested in, or because they misinterpret politeness as traction.

Confidence in yourself is crucial, but overconfidence can lead to disaster; it's important to find the fine line between being strong-willed and stubborn.

Admitting to your flaws and communicating them, especially in intimate relationships, is not cowardly; it's a sign of strength. Nietzsche suggested that you can assess a person's spirit by how much truth they can tolerate.