Asking yourself 'What do I have to lose?' can help you assess whether you should start a startup by evaluating the worst-case scenario.

If you're not irrationally motivated to pursue a startup, the experience can be frustrating and you may not grasp the risk-reward balance.

Starting a startup is really hard, and you can't predict how tough and ambitious you will become through the process.

If you're merely unsure about starting a startup, the only way to find out is to try it.

The biggest risk for a startup is the founders becoming discouraged and burning out, which can be exacerbated by tying personal worth to the company's success.

Overthinking can be a founder's biggest mistake, leading to stress and indecision due to the lack of constraints and guidance in a startup environment.

The biggest threat to your startup might not be competition or the market; it might be you. Founders often overlook their own psychology, which can either sabotage or supercharge their startup.

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.

Startups are inherently difficult, and every founder will face moments of self-doubt. It's better to work on something significant, even if it feels daunting.