The document provides 6 questions for a startup team to ask themselves before beginning work: 1) What problem is the product going to solve? 2) Am I well informed and willing to ask questions? 3) Am I well equipped with the necessary tools and techniques? 4) Have I created a plan by discussing ideas and strategies and considering implications? 5) Are things going as planned, and if not, how can I optimize? 6) Could the process or outcome have been better, and if so, how can I make improvements based on insights? The goal is to ensure the team is properly prepared by understanding the problem, being informed, having the right skills, planning thoroughly, monitoring progress, and continually improving.