5. Be Positive [...] conscious effort to stay positive can get you back in the saddle quicker after a letdown, like when you were been blown off by that VC for

5. Be Positive [...] conscious effort to stay positive can get you back in the saddle quicker after a letdown, like when you were been blown off by that VC for the umpteenth time. It's a tough one to remember, especially if you're somewhat thin-skinned by nature like me, but very important. You do meet a lot of jerks along the way.