Atlas Winced: Starting a Company Is Harder Than You Think (blog.southparkcommons.com)

In today's world, being a founder is a bit of a status symbol BUT also one of the hardest jobs you could possibly do. I think as the market resets it will become less of a status symbol but continue to be the one of the hardest jobs out there.

The 'good pain's' you highlighted resonate deeply. Founders at the end of the day need to be 'pulled' into problem spaces and enjoy the 'good pains'

100% agree that it is better to be right than early. Too much focus on competition before there's a real business.