If you have managers reporting to managers in a startup, you will fail.
There are no shortcuts. NONE.
It comes down to finding something you love to do and then just trying to be great at it
As far as businesses, I was always hustling. I had to pay for my own school. I got 20 bucks every week or 2 from my dad and that was it. So I had a "whatever it took" attitude.
The only thing any entrepreneur, salesperson or anyone in any position can control is their effort.
Do the things that make perfect sense to you, [and] don't be afraid to shout it from the mountain tops just because it's outside the box or against the grain in your industry. More often than not, you're probably going to be right.