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Alfred Lin

07/31/14

@ Y Combinator

You have to be an emotional rock and absorb shocks to the system to persist in business.

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Alfred Lin with Justin Kan

@ Y Combinator

07/31/14

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Hiroki Takeuchi

07/31/14

@ Y Combinator

Being an emotional cockroach means having the resilience to withstand the ups and downs of starting a business; it's a challenging but rewarding journey.

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Sam Altman

09/28/16

@ Y Combinator

Each crisis in business becomes less intimidating over time. As you navigate challenges, you learn that you can survive them, which builds resilience for future obstacles.

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Garry Tan

06/08/23

@ Y Combinator

When faced with a harsh reality, like a startup's decline, it's essential to change your understanding and adapt your business model accordingly.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

Building a company is an emotional rollercoaster, so I seek founders who are not easily rattled by challenges.

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Mark Cuban

03/30/24

@ Lex Fridman

If you want to take the next step in starting a business, you must be able to deal with the consequences of changing your circumstances.

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Tom Bilyeu Cast

06/01/23

@ Tom Bilyeu

Success in entrepreneurship is a game of attrition; most people give up, and you need to stick it out long enough to figure things out.

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Chris Williamson Cast

04/01/25

@ Chris Williamson

It's essential to develop emotional resilience so that you don't register distractions as turbulence. This emotional detachment is fundamental to maintaining focus and productivity.

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Robert Greene

10/09/22

@ Lewis Howes

You have to learn from your mistakes and be willing to fail to develop the toughness required to succeed.

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Y Combinator Cast

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

Successful companies often have to accept losses along the way; learning to take a hit is part of the entrepreneurial journey and can lead to long-term survival.