"Remember what you're working on and why." The same goes for if YC invests in you, you are not magically not a startup. YC does not solve all of you problems,

"Remember what you're working on and why." The same goes for if YC invests in you, you are not magically not a startup. YC does not solve all of you problems, you do. If getting rejected makes you stronger, then you are on the right path and don't let anyone say you aren't. YC does have this skill for finding really strong founders, but any partner will tell you that they have missed out on plenty of great founders and companies. If you get rejected here or anywhere else, understand that this is expected and has happened to everyone. Grit is one serious indicator of success.