Startups – Realities

Here is an interesting article from Paul Graham. It is true in my experience.

1. Be Careful with Cofounders

2. Startups Take Over Your Life

3. It’s an Emotional Roller-coaster

4. Persistence Is the Key

6. Think Long-Term – You need persistence because everything takes longer than you expect.

7. Start with Something Minimal

8. Engage Users

9. Change Your Idea

10. Don’t Worry about Competitors

11. It’s Hard to Get Users

12. Expect the Worst with

13. Luck Is a Big Factor – didn’t realize how much of a role luck plays and how much is outside of our control.

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