As a Leader, Time Is Your Most Valuable Resource

Make sure everything you do is helping
 you achieve your most important goals

Selectively pick a few things, and cut everything else. Work on only your most important things.

It’s all about knowing your market, having a great team, and finding the right fit
First, make sure you really need money.

 There are several good reasons a startup should not seek any kind of outside funding. Here are the big three:

Determine Whether You Should Raise Money

Raising money takes a ton of time, energy, and focus—and you’re better off using it to build out the idea, the product, and the company.