Fear Kills More Dreams Than Failure
What hurts more: failures you tried or dreams you never dared?
Most dreams die because people are scared, not because they actually fail.
Think about your last day alive. What would hurt more—things you tried that failed, or dreams you never tried at all? You won't think about the startup that didn't work. You'll think about the one you never started because you were scared.
For 15 years at Startup Istanbul, I've met thousands of people who want to start startups. Most never do. They make perfect business plans but never launch. They research competitors but never compete. They practice pitches but never pitch.
Stop blaming others. It's not about investors, your presentation, your team, or the economy. These are excuses. It's you. Only you.
If you have a dream but won't act because you're afraid to fail, you will definitely regret it later. If you're scared, start being scared. Plus stop waiting for permission. If you need a sign, this is it—start now.