A short YouTube monologue (by a founder) arguing that founders should trust their own vision rather than defer to others. The speaker reflects on a personal mistake of overvaluing others' opinions, recommends acting on convictions to build an authentic brand, and notes that antagonizing people who don't align can be a positive filter that attracts the right audience.
I think, like, you have to just back your own opinion on things. As a founder, like, the mistake I've made probably in the last year I've reflected on is kind of started to think that everyone else knew better. But at the end of the day, especially when I talk about building a brand and stuff, it's your brand. You started it. I'm not saying, like, don't take into consideration other people's opinion, but if you're bullish on something and they don't agree, you should do it anyway. I also think that's the most authentic way to run a business. And at the end of the day also, like, you'll attract people that align with you, and you're probably. It's probably good to piss off people that don't align with you.
