Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago

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Even the best founders can’t control everything.

Tony Xu learned this firsthand when growing DoorDash. Market size, competition, and timing are all outside your control. But one key realization helped him scale against all odds. Here’s why success is never just up to you

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