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 Actions without results lead to restlessness (slow pace of adoption, maybe).

 Prolonged restlessness leads to dejections and disillusionments (this will never work).

 All these culminate in despair (no one cares).

 And then the final question: Is this worth it?

The mind that could surge up in confidence to start a company, that could discriminate the merits of an opportunity, build a compelling narrative, raise capital from some of the world's best investors in Silicon Valley – that same mind had lost its ability to find a way out of this chaos.

Why does the powerful force that could have made a dent in the world turn inward and self-destruct?

 Varying degrees of adversity – from product market fit, to raising capital, to scaling, and dealing with competition

 A conflict in relationships – co-founders, board, team or family members

 Threats to perceived notions of success

 Financial or legal challenges

 The daily roller coaster ride of wild swings that are not experienced in most careers