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Michael Seibel

03/03/22

@ Y Combinator

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.

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Elon Musk & The Midwit Meme – Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel

@ Y Combinator

Elon Musk & The Midwit Meme – Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel

03/03/22

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Fear can cloud judgment and lead to poor decision-making; it's important to recognize this and not let it hinder your progress as a founder.

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Good founders excel at identifying when they need to overthink versus when to take action; most of the work lies in executing rather than over-optimizing.

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It's important for founders to understand that the perception of needing to grow rapidly can lead to poor decision-making, such as overspending or neglecting financial health.

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When founders receive wrong advice, they create a flawed mental model of the startup world, making it harder for them to unlearn those misconceptions later.

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Michael Seibel

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First-time founders often make the mistake of solving problems they don't care about, which can lead to a loss of motivation and ultimately failure.

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Garry Tan

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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.

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Ben Silbermann

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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.

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Stress, anxiety, and depression are common issues for founders due to the overwhelming uncertainty and pressure they face.