It's difficult for solo inventors.

** Small networks.

** It's okay to step away and question what you are doing.

** Is it worth it? Is it what you want it to be?

** I go back to the fallacy of the safety net.

** It's important to plan for the future and what that means to you.

** You can literally game theory out some of your decisions.

** You could always go get a regular job.

** Certain people should never do this.

** There are no guarantees. Look at November 2008 when some people lost everything.

** Of course the idea of a financial windfall matters but it is not the only thing.

** It's the journey not the destination.

** You have to be self-aware. You are the company.

** You have to decide what is important to you.

** You are going to have long nights, failures and setbacks.

** A lot of times what you want out of life doesn't match up with what you are trying to build.

** If you are waiting for a moment to be happy in life, it is never going to happen.

** Every year I set goals for myself.

** You have to learn to enjoy the journey.

** I set unattainable goals for myself.

** You often have to adjust your goals and be realistic.

** Don't get bogged down in the day-to-day failures. Look at the bigger picture.

** Be realistic about what your responsibilities are.

** Having a team helps but it is up to you.

** You have to be the driving force behind your business.

** Raising funds doesn't decrease your workload or responsibilities.

** We are so tired of hearing the bs.

** Mistakes trying to bring a product to market.

** Legacy and personal mission.

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