It's important to have trusted people to talk to about challenges in your startup journey, rather than feeling isolated in your struggles.

When a startup is failing, it's important to communicate openly with investors and ensure that employees are not left in the dark.

As a startup founder, I constantly faced setbacks, and it's crucial to understand that these challenges will keep happening over and over again.

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 important to develop skills to identify when something bad happens, as setbacks are a natural part of being a startup founder, just like the sun rising and setting.

The startup journey is filled with excitement and pain, and it's essential to learn from each experience to eventually find success.

As a startup advisor, I realized that having hard conversations is essential for helping founders, even if they don't enjoy it.

As a founder, you might reach a moment when you realize your startup is going to fail, and it's crucial to face that truth instead of living in denial.

It's important to recognize that every founder faces challenges, and being open about those struggles can help build a supportive community where everyone can share their experiences.