Even during tough times, having steady traffic and keeping the momentum going can serve as motivation for the team. Sports analogies highlight the importance of early success and positive feedback in fueling passion. Winning and feeling good about achievements can keep a small startup team motivated and passionate regardless of challenges. Working with co-founders and friends, having autonomy, and the freedom of choice in daily tasks all contribute to the feeling of winning, which boosts motivation in a startup setting.
Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel talk about solutions in search of a problem, whether or not to follow your passion, how to figure out what to work on, and how to motivate yourself.
To create Rookies Mistakes we asked YC founders: Is there a simple fact you wish you knew when you started your company or a rookie mistake you wish you could take back?
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