Best of 2021

[View this email in your browser]( • [Forward to a Friend]( Startups.com Newsletter: Best of 2021 We have thoroughly enjoyed interacting with you through our weekly newsletter this year. Thank you for being a part of the Startups.com community, and may 2022 be full of abundance and good fortune to you, your families, and (of course) your startups. Here’s a look back to some of our favorites sends from 2021: [Am I Lying or Just Being Optimistic?]( Having a strong conviction that what we’re building will lead to success mixed with a strong sense of positivity and optimism can often feel like being dishonest if we haven't actually achieved anything — but honesty and optimism don't have to be a competing moral quandary. [In Our Darkest Hour Where Do We Find Hope?]( Despite the onslaught of negativities, failures, and success seemingly slipping away, when a Founder remains optimistic, they can always redirect focus on what to do next. [Why Co-Founders Often Don't Last]( Likened to marriage, having a cofounder requires a commitment that comes with consequences when and if the Startup fails — and coming up with an action plan when the business turns out to be a total flop. [Don't Rush into Your Second Act]( After a successful exit, most Founders are overly eager to start their next big idea and land another win. But is that the best approach to take? [What Will We Regret Risking for Our Startup?]( Our startups can provide a ton of upside with the right sacrifice, but there are certain risks and investments that simply aren't worth it. [If We Want Power, Create Power]( Every Founder is used to people giving them advice on what to do or not do, but what they don't realize is something that works for one Founder won't always work for the next — and that's when we need to get creative in our approach to problem-solving. [How Founders Get Rich Without An Exit]( Most Founders get rich without ever exiting their business. Yes, you read that right. Today’s Advice Sponsored by [Morning Brew]( Here’s the Quick and Dirty Way to Stay Business-Savvy (And It’s Free) You shouldn’t dread reading the business section of the news. [Morning Brew]( is a completely fresh take on business news that will keep you informed on the world’s most important stories without putting you back to sleep. It only takes five minutes of your day to be the smartest one in the room, and you may even look forward to it. Morning Brew is written by people just like you, not your grandpa, so you’ll be reading, laughing, learning, and sipping coffee instead of hitting snooze for the umpteenth time. The best part? It’s totally [free to subscribe](. Love this topic? Hate it? Let's chat on social media! Wil Schroter Founder & CEO @ Startups.com [Share]( [Share]( [Tweet]( [Tweet]( [Forward]( [Forward]( Copyright © 2021 Startups.com, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you joined Startups.com. Our mailing address is: Startups.com 1201 Dublin RoadColumbus, OH 43215 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.