Last task: get rid of your fear, doubt and disbeleif.
Ask YC: What is the last task one should do before launching a startup?
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Re: Ask YC: What is the last task one should do before launching a startup?
#22Drink a bottle of Cisco RED: http://www.bumwine.com/cisco.html
If this sounds like a good idea, you are already drunk. But if you're drunk enough, it tastes like fruit juice! DON'T DO THIS!!
Re: Ask YC: What is the last task one should do before launching a startup?
#23quit your job if you have one, and tell everyone you know about your startup and how you will make thousands/millions soon.
Re: Ask YC: What is the last task one should do before launching a startup?
#24Drink a bottle of Cisco RED: http://www.bumwine.com/cisco.html
If this sounds like a good idea, you are already drunk. But if you're drunk enough, it tastes like fruit juice! DON'T DO THIS!!
Except for the part about fruit juice, your advice is perfect for those considering doing a startup.
Re: Ask YC: What is the last task one should do before launching a startup?
#25break up with your girlfriend
Bang a really hot chick. Unless you're a chick, in which case you should bang a really hot chick.
Re: Ask YC: What is the last task one should do before launching a startup?
#26i would relaxxx.
Re: Ask YC: What is the last task one should do before launching a startup?
#27Do usability testing and then some more.
Re: Ask YC: What is the last task one should do before launching a startup?
#28convert everything to lisp?
Re: Ask YC: What is the last task one should do before launching a startup?
#29Agree with yourself that you'll do whatever it takes to make it succeed. Otherwise, don't bother.
Re: Ask YC: What is the last task one should do before launching a startup?
#30Close a deal to deliver your first product (or do the web-equivalent to be sure your market is there).