Being Disappointed is HARDER than Failure for a Founder - David Mullings | #VCHunted Twitter Story

Entrepreneurs often find that dealing with disappointment is more challenging than handling outright failure, a counterintuitive idea explored in this discussion. The conversation highlights the disparity between the expected support and encouragement a founder anticipates and the sometimes critical, even dismissive, reactions they receive when a venture doesn't succeed. This disconnect stems from the founder's initial belief in their plan and the expectation that their effort alone guarantees success and widespread support. The discussion also touches on the lack of preparedness for failure among first-time founders, particularly those without a background in competitive sports where dealing with setbacks is common. Founders often aren't mentally equipped to handle situations where their best efforts don't translate to positive outcomes, leading to profound disappointment when reality diverges from their idealized vision.