2025-12-27 07:24:51

It's easier to say than to do, but no matter how difficult it is, you have to persist—ultimately, you need to create and write things down, even if the quality isn't perfect.

The most effective cure for fear is to muster the courage to face it.

Over the years, I've encountered hundreds of projects, and those entrepreneurs who truly succeed share a common trait: they dare to face problems head-on rather than avoiding them. From an investment perspective, even if a project doesn't ultimately succeed, if the team is resolute, willing to admit problems, and proactively seek solutions, there is usually a chance for future cooperation. Conversely, no matter how good the track or how impressive the numbers, it’s difficult to invest in a team that avoids issues. True assessment isn't based on the first meeting, but on the second and third, observing how they handle challenges.

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NeverPresent

· 18h ago

That's right, anyone can brag, but it depends on whether you're willing to really do it. To do or not to do, that's the question. Alright, it's that old cliché again, but it really hits home. A team that avoids problems is really a big pitfall; even investors with good vision can't pull them up. As for perfect quality, whose product can achieve that? Anyway, just launch it first.

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Gm_Gn_Merchant

· 18h ago

Zhaiyu hasn't even come out yet and is already pretending to be mature. All those in the second round have been eliminated.

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CounterIndicator

· 18h ago

Actionability is truly the most scarce resource, more valuable than even the smartest ideas. People who can't hold on often die before dawn, and that hits hard. That's why I only trust entrepreneurs who are willing to admit their mistakes. Build first, then optimize—perfectionism kills progress. Teams that avoid problems will eventually crash; investors see right through it. I've seen many projects that only talk but don't practice, and it's pointless. The real test is in the second and third interviews; the first meeting is always too naive. To do or not to do—that's the only question. Cowards have no right to succeed, and that's no lie.

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BlockchainWorker

· 18h ago

Just do it, don't fuss over the quality; anyway, if you never start, you'll always get zero points. Really, I've seen too many projects die because of the phrase "I'll publish it when it's perfect." The second time we met, seeing the attitude hit the mark—honesty is worth much more than fancy words about fundraising.

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