Dharmesh, thank you for the exceptional post. I find this post to the hit the nail on the head and wish I had this information earlier on in the process. I agree with every single one of your points based on my own experience. I suppose some could argue you set the bar high for the minimum requirements, but I can already tell you that in a short amount of time, I've had problems because former co-founders lacked some of the essential ingredients you mentioned, especially those who are committed to an idea and not the company or those who think much more than they do.
I think the African proverb is perfect too. I couldn't have said it better. Despite being an extrovert, I've always preferred doing it alone, mainly because I was weary that people wouldn't be as committed or work as hard as I did on a given idea. But like the proverb says, if you want to go far, go together, and I know how that going together is extremely useful and fun, especially for a startup!
I love this post and really identify with it, especially, "That mindset separates people who do from people who don’t." I've always been a person to do, but find it's more common to come across people who allow fear to prevent them from doing. They see the obstacles, the worst case scenarios, never the potential, the opportunities or if they see them, they seem too difficult to reach. I agree that it's mindset that distinguishes the leaders from the followers. Keep on leadin'!
I think the African proverb is perfect too. I couldn't have said it better. Despite being an extrovert, I've always preferred doing it alone, mainly because I was weary that people wouldn't be as committed or work as hard as I did on a given idea. But like the proverb says, if you want to go far, go together, and I know how that going together is extremely useful and fun, especially for a startup!