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Adam Grant

04/27/16

@ TED

Original thinkers often feel the same fear and doubt as everyone else, but they manage it differently.

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The surprising habits of original thinkers | Adam Grant | TED

@ TED

The surprising habits of original thinkers | Adam Grant | TED

04/27/16

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Adam Grant

04/27/16

@ TED

Original thinkers are more afraid of failing to try than of failing itself; they understand that inaction leads to greater regrets than actions that don't succeed.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/18/24

@ Y Combinator

It's common for founders with expertise to feel fearful and second-guess their ideas, while those without expertise may be overly confident in their assumptions.

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Adam Grant

04/27/16

@ TED

Don't count yourself out when you feel fear and doubt; these feelings can be part of the process that leads to success.

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Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

Many founders work on the wrong thing before discovering the right one, often internalizing a fear of failure.

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Ben Silbermann

11/09/16

@ Y Combinator

In moments of self-doubt, I learned that many successful entrepreneurs faced similar challenges and grew by making mistakes and learning from them.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/01/24

@ Y Combinator

Building confidence in your ideas takes time, and it's important to manage expectations and not let fear dictate your decisions.

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Andrew York

08/25/25

@ tonebase Guitar

Everyone is creative; we all have ideas, but often lack the self-confidence to believe they hold value.

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Erin Frey

06/03/17

@ Y Combinator

Founders often deal with an incredible fear of failure, which can lead to negative emotions before important events like pitch meetings.

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Blake Scholl

02/15/25

@ Y Combinator

Startups are inherently difficult, and every founder will face moments of self-doubt. It's better to work on something significant, even if it feels daunting.