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Y Combinator Cast

05/26/22

@ Y Combinator

Use setbacks as opportunities to improve your resilience and set an example for your team, as your response can uplift those around you.

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YC

How To Deal With Setbacks

@ Y Combinator

05/26/22

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/26/22

@ Y Combinator

Your reaction to setbacks influences how your co-founders and employees respond to challenges, making it crucial to model a positive response.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/26/22

@ Y Combinator

You can improve your ability to handle setbacks over time, learning to manage your reactions and develop resilience in the face of adversity.

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Aydin Senkut

04/16/25

@ EO

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

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Brian Chesky

06/02/24

@ The Social Radars Podcast

In a crisis, you have the chance to be bold and exceed expectations; it's a moment to rally your team around shared principles and vision.

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Aydin Senkut

04/16/25

@ EO

Rejections and setbacks can serve as 'jet fuel' for motivation, pushing founders to improve and try again until they achieve success.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/26/22

@ Y Combinator

Everyone you respect in the startup world has dealt with significant setbacks, so remember that you're not alone in facing these challenges.

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Aydin Senkut

04/16/25

@ EO

I see all setbacks and difficulties as jet fuel to propel me forward. Use that energy to push yourself towards your goals.

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Paul Buchheit

07/31/14

@ Y Combinator

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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Dalton Caldwell

05/26/22

@ Y Combinator

It's important to develop skills to identify when something bad happens, as setbacks are a natural part of being a startup founder, just like the sun rising and setting.