We need to adjust what is the true meaning of happiness. Bearing painful moments in life with temperance is crucial. Understand that peace is found within.
The world respects those that take risk. People that put skin in the game and are willing to self-sacrifice to build something greater than themselves.
There have been three times in the past six months in which I felt that I was close. Almost there. Then things fell apart at the last minute.
My primary consideration when you lose your largest customer: do not freak out. You'll find new clients and this moment will pass.
In startup land, we build multi-billion-dollar empires in less than a decade. In startup land, self-reliance is paramount.
Startups are like a jetski. When you turn them left, they go left in a furious manner. Large companies are shipyards. They're often slow and complicated.
2017 was the most challenging year of my life. I had depression. I thought about suicide a couple of times. Often things felt scary.
In the business of rapid scale, it seems like every startup must go through a few tests. I have seen it happen with every company I worked for and with.