Many startups waste resources on non-core activities, which detracts from their ability to focus on selling products and differentiating themselves in the market.

It's a dangerous mindset for founders to think they must beat their competitors to succeed, which distracts them from focusing on their own customers and product development.

Fake startup progress includes activities like attending conferences or optimizing irrelevant metrics, which do not contribute directly to growing your primary KPI and can distract from delivering real value to customers.

Getting distracted by PR without real results can lead to disaster; focus on actual growth instead.

It's common for founders to focus on unconventional aspects, like unique corporate structures, instead of addressing the core needs of their customers, which can hinder their success.

Surprisingly, many startups fail due to having too much funding, which can lead to a lack of urgency and detachment from customer needs.

It's important to recognize that competition can lead to a focus on trivial achievements rather than on what is truly valuable.

Thinking like a VC often involves analyzing markets and trends, which can distract founders from focusing on their unique startup vision.

Young startups often feel the urge to do everything at once, which can lead to distractions from their core mission.