It's easy to overlook the failures that precede success in startups; most startups are works in progress, evolving from failure to improvement.

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

Building a startup involves a lot of trial and error, where you learn from failures and gradually get closer to your goals.

Many founders fail to recognize that most startups, including their competitors, are likely to struggle, and that the common outcome is that many will not succeed.

Your past success in school or work does not guarantee success as a startup founder, as the challenges of startups are unique and require different skills.

In startups, you often feel close to failure without actually failing, which is a common experience. When you're trying to catch a flight, you can either accept that you've missed it or hustle through the security line to make it to the airplane, which is what a startup feels like—constantly trying to get ahead despite the odds.

Startups are incredibly difficult, and without a strong narrative to motivate you during tough times, you risk quitting and ultimately failing.

Many founders mistakenly think that after a successful launch, their journey will be smooth sailing, but the reality is that setbacks are a constant in the startup world.

Startups are challenging, and if you're going to embark on this journey, you need to be fully committed and passionate about your vision.