Some people will lie to you because they mean to. Others will do it to tell you what you want to hear.
Being overly sensitive to rejection can become a destructive virus.
If you are under the illusion that you can start a business and run it at your life's schedule, you are mistaken. The business is like a starving puppy - when it needs to eat, then it needs to eat regardless of what you have going on personally.
Be risky at work. Be safe with your investments.
The best way to get past doubt and inexperience is simply action.
Work-life balance is one of the biggest misconceptions people have.