[ivankirigin]

I got into growth because my first startup didn't grow. I became obsessed. So there is that.

Overall the core advice is the same. I just listen to it and apply it better. This post gets it right: http://blog.samaltman.com/startup-advice-briefly

I also find myself giving this advice to others, including YC batchmates. The hard part is being diligent in applying it.

The first TechCrunch launch for Tipjoy was when we turned the product on. And were were traveling, so we were fixing bugs in the airport. Don't couple your press launch with your product launch, kids

So, yeah, not making that mistake this time :)