A Series of Cold Showers

I'm nearly two years into my latest journey as a founder.

In that time, I've founded, raised money for, and ultimately failed at one business due to a mismatch within the co-founding team. I've disqualified countless ideas and made a fool of myself more times than I can count. Yet after every metaphorical cold shower, I've become more realistic, confident, instinctual, focused, and patient.

The entrepreneurial journey is a paradox: confidence comes only from repeatedly having your confidence shattered.

If I could give just one piece of advice to anyone embarking on this path, it's this: leave your self-importance at the door when you start your business. If you don't, it will destroy you. Consider yourself warned.