10 lessons on starting a startup

1. create meaning

• Be a futurist; and strive for your true calling.
• Transcend immediate gratification.

2. Get a 'killer' team

• Great teams share common meaning. 
• This is your launchpad. 

3. validate your idea

• Disruptive idea is hard to copy/be copied.
• Share your idea to get validation.
• Let your potential market shape the idea.

4. it rocks

• You'll stretch to 23 hrs per day.
• It's a roller-coaster life.
• But, behold the impact you're making!!

5. small is big

• Just ship it, however much pared down.
• You'll get 'on the go' invaluable lessons.
• And develop 'intuitive capital.' 

6. sixth sense counts

• Listen to your mind. And heart.
• Your passion is your mission.

7. Let go

• Let business outgrow you.
• Let it gain its own life.
• It's a teamwork affair.

8. get a balance

• Unwind. Just unwind.
• Recharge your creativity; it's all you've got.

9. communicate

• Share your 'wins' and 'losses.'
• Express your opinions to the team.
• Manage expectations.

10. Read. read widely

• Read wildly.
• Fuel your creativity.

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