An abundance mindset recognizes that nothing is truly scarce; technology can transform scarcity into abundance.

To avoid getting trapped in a FAANG job, keep your personal expenses low and remember that you can always return to a tech job if needed.

There's rarely been a time where so much is possible in the startup world; everything you try just works, and there are more opportunities than people to pursue them.

A history of failure in certain industries discourages innovation, while success in software encourages more people to enter that field, creating a cycle of innovation.

YC encourages a culture of techno-optimism, pushing founders to think bigger and believe in their ability to solve complex problems.

Every startup company is unlikely to work, and it's helpful to be in reality about that, but that doesn't mean you can't be optimistic.

Hard-tech companies often have an easier time recruiting talent because ambitious individuals are attracted to innovative and challenging ideas.

Working at a big tech company like Google can instill a mindset focused on scalability, which may not be helpful in the early stages of a startup where doing things that don't scale is often necessary.

I believe technology ultimately makes the world better, despite the downsides that can arise from startups and tech.