Sherry Chang

This hits home. After watching countless founders (myself included) fall in love with solutions before understanding the problem, I'm convinced the "start with the problem" approach isn't just best practice, it's survival.

I'd say knowing when to ignore advice - including from investors, mentors, and even users. Everyone's quick to say "listen to your users" or "take feedback seriously," but the hardest skill is filtering what actually matters for your specific context. Not every feature request deserves a sprint. Not every investor insight applies to your stage.