A lot of founders don't realize that this stuff is hard. You can redirect your energy if things aren't working, but you shouldn't give up fast. It's all some version of gave up too early or wants to give up your two Christmas gift. The way you know they're being too pessimistic is they freaking give up.
Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel discuss the qualities that make a founder overly optimistic or far too pessimistic about their startup. Where is the right middle ground?
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