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While looking at the numbers of how many startups failed as a business, look at how many relationships were formed and how much was learned in the process that contributed to individual successes.

I seperated from the military to work on a bootstrapped project that started with myself and expanded to include a few others, my relocation to LA, etc. It eventually failed. Statistically, it's just another failing number. To me it was a very enlightening and educational experience and I don't think my partners at the time and I would be where we are now without that experience. Best of luck to you!