Creating a startup is very similar to Frodo’s journey. You need a good co-founder like Samwise Gamgee, and good faith from the investors like The Fellowship.

It is a long and tiring journey, and the pressure is enormous. Too many people, the elves, dwarves, hobbits and men look up to you to do the right thing. You may want to give up several times. Infact, when you are so close to the finish line, you may feel like backing out. But in the end, the ones who persist, like Frodo did, end up being successful.

So next time you think you can have your own startup, ask yourself this, can you be Frodo?