Sunday, May 24, 2026ยทFounder MindsetThe Investor
Time is the only true scarce resource.
โYou can raise more money. You cannot raise more years.โ
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Why this matters
Founders treat time as elastic and money as scarce. Reversing that mindset changes which problems you take on and which you avoid.
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Founder question
If this idea will take five years, do you still want it?
Founder MindsetThe Investor
Time is the only true scarce resource.
โYou can raise more money. You cannot raise more years.โ
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