YC make it clear that those that aren't picked may have the best ideas, or be the best people; i.e. that YC are perfect at picking. It seems like you depend t

YC make it clear that those that aren't picked may have the best ideas, or be the best people; i.e. that YC are perfect at picking. It seems like you depend too much on YC's verdict as a judgement on yourself. If you had more deserved confidence in your own ability perhaps you'd see their actions differently? pg's articles talk to "normal" people all the time.