Overcoming Setbacks: Key to Startup Success

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This article is a summary of a YouTube video "How To Deal With Setbacks" by Y Combinator
TLDR Facing setbacks and using them as an opportunity to become better is essential for startup success.

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    Founders must be prepared to face inevitable setbacks in the startup game.
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    02:16
    Raising money can be a rollercoaster, but failure can create an opportunity to gain an advantage.
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    05:20
    Having a strong relationship between cofounders is essential for startup success, especially when friction arises.
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    08:17
    Microsoft ad contract was a costly lesson in the reality of long-term success.
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    10:58
    Launching a startup is a lot of hard work with no fanfare, and can be discouraging if people don't care or hate it.
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    15:43
    Despite setbacks, stay calm and use them as an opportunity to show leadership.
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    20:02
    Taking a punch and doing hard things can give you a superpower, even if your startup fails.
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    21:35
    Use bad situations to become better and be an example.
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