Starting a startup in college is not advisable; you should focus on being a real student instead.

People often have a poor understanding of risk, especially early in their careers. They tend to underestimate the risks they should take and overestimate the risks of failure. Being young and unknown is actually a great opportunity to take risks without significant consequences.

If you're not irrationally motivated to pursue a startup, the experience can be frustrating and you may not grasp the risk-reward balance.

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.

It's important to recognize that disagreements in a startup can feel life-or-death, but often they are not as critical as they seem in the moment.

The perception that dropping out of elite schools guarantees success is misleading; in reality, very few successful founders are young college dropouts.

Every startup company is unlikely to work, and it's helpful to be in reality about that, but that doesn't mean you can't be optimistic.

The portrayal of startup life in the media often overlooks the harsh realities. Many successful companies have faced significant struggles, and it's important for early-stage founders to understand that the journey is often filled with challenges, not just success stories.

It's statistically improbable that you'll get rich by joining a startup, so don't join with the expectation of being set for life.