Not every founder is motivated by material success. Some people are born entrepreneurs and can't imagine working in any other way. If you are one of those peop

Not every founder is motivated by material success. Some people are born entrepreneurs and can't imagine working in any other way. If you are one of those people then I'd suggest that you first find out what it is that you love doing, and then build a company around that. That way, you will be living a life which you find worthwhile, irrespective of the financial outcome of your venture. You will work harder than ever before because you'll be doing what you enjoy. And you will find it much easier to persevere through all the ups and downs of startup life because your business will be aligned with your personal values and passions. In short, founding a company in no way excludes mindfulness, humility and reality. It's all a question of finding the right motivation.