founders, i cannot emphasize this enough, do NOT share your startup ideas. i did, and it's cost me $250mm (and counting)
the year was 2007 and i was visiting my good friend brian in san francisco
i couldn't afford a hotel, so i messaged him:
"hey brian chesky, could i crash at your place? i'll buy you a 6-pack of beer for your troubles"
fast-forward 18 years...he obviously stole my idea and created airbnb
now he's worth like a million dollars, and i look like an idiot
don't make the same mistake i did. never visit san francisco
4 Steps to Success:
1. Decide what you want to do.
2. Take action immediately.
3. Fail and learn quickly.
4. Try it again, over and over, until you succeed.
-Brian Tracy