Building Conviction and Completing Pivot Cycles

When starting a company, it's common to consult and solve problems based on others' experiences, which may not align with how successful founders initiated their ventures. Pivoting quickly without building conviction leads to incomplete learning cycles and wasted efforts. Completing a full pivot cycle involves thorough learning and testing, emphasizing the importance of self-conviction before seeking external validation. Founders should focus on building a genuine desire to serve customers, rather than solely aiming to drive sales or impress investors, to establish a solid foundation for their startup's growth.