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It's pretty easy to coach someone to be successful the big problem is whether or not they really want to be successful. Most people have a list of excuses a mile long as to why they aren't successful. People have little desire to be successful for the most part they strive towards mediocrity. Being able to express yourself clearly and concisely is essential for success.

Even in myself I recognize a bunch of traits that are holding me back, and every week I evaluate how I'm progressing on those issues.

I'm not trying to be a sophist, however, the impression you leave on people is who you are. For the most part the makeup is the model. By the time you've coached someone enough to get them into YC they will be perfectly positioned to be successful.



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