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Dear Founder: Congratulations for taking the plunge—for committing to work full-time on that startup concept you’ve been pursuing. I want to warn you about the challenges that you’ll face when leading an early-stage venture. Moving fast, they trust their instincts and avoid paralysis from over-analysis. Power through it!
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DECEMBER 22, 2015
When a traffic light turns yellow, there’s a split second where your brain and your gut will pull you in opposing directions. Your brain screams “brake” while your gut says “gun it.” It’s the same when it comes to your business decisions. So, how do you know when to ignore common sense and go for it?
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