Mindset is the biggest asset of startups that disrupt

In 1984, Alain Prost was a dominant force on the F1 circuit.

In the same year, Ayrton Sena was making his debut at arguably the toughest venue of them all in the worst conditions possible: a rain-infested Monaco.

The Monaco Grand prix is notorious for being a hellacious track.

Add rain to the picture and that's just torture personified.

If you're a rookie, finishing the race in one piece would be a commendable feat.

Several top drivers hit the sidelines that day.

Although Ayrton was trailing Prost by seconds, the reigning world champion had a mental block & stopped mid-race complaining the rain was too heavy. Ayrton breezed past and won.

That's what disruption looks like.

When startups attack a super hard problem with a novel approach, it's really their mindset that proves to be their biggest asset.

Ayrton was well aware of Monaco's challenging track. He just chose not to have that history influence how he drove.

Understand the challenges you'll likely face. Acknowledge them. But don't let them drown you in skepticism and self-doubt.

If you're planning to swing, swing hard.

Those drunk on ambition rarely see the signage left by others to slow down.

And sometimes that's how legends are born.