The Founder Institute program is tough - and for good reason.  It’s designed to simulate the many of the challenges of startup life, as entrepreneurs launch a company in four short months.  The level of difficulty also vets serious entrepreneurs from the wantrepreneurs, leaving those left standing fully prepared to brave the storm ahead. 

If you’re part of a startup, I believe that your success might actually be defined by whether you are willing to be inconsistent.  This means that actually changing your mind is not just a good trait as Jeff Bezos has mentioned, but “staying consistent” might actually be the reason your startup fails. 

Being a successful entrepreneur frequently involves a series of missteps and mistakes before finally nailing the right idea or business.  The difference, for many, between giving up and persisting through the toughest times can be getting advice from people who have done it before — and being smart enough to listen.