Why now, why is this the perfect time for this particular idea, and to start this particular company?

I care much more about the growth rate of the market than it's current size and I also care if there's any reason it's going to top out.

Before product/market fit, your only job that matters is to build a great product.

Most things are not as risky as they seem.

You don't need to make the structure complicated, in fact you shouldn't. All you need is for every employee to know who their manager is.

Aim to be the best in the world at whatever you do professionally. Even if you miss, you'll probably end up in a pretty good place.

Growth solves (nearly) all problems