Get your foot in the door and you’ve won half the battle. - Marc Randolph

Personally, I’d rather have someone who executes a mediocre idea brilliantly than someone who talks about a brilliant idea forever.

Execution beats perfection every time.

There's this myth floating around startup land that says you just pound away forever and never give up—that if you persevere long enough, success will inevitably come knocking.

But that's bullshit.

Don't get me wrong....I'm a huge believer in persistence.

But there's a crucial difference between productive persistence and just being stubborn.

And knowing which one you're practicing?

Well, that's the hard part.

The ability to reverse quickly as an entrepreneur is key.