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it's somewhat contradictory but not entirely so.

I've seen this with people I've consulted with. They'll get advice from 12 people, and ignore the advice from 9 of them because they don't agree with it, then go ask another 5-10 people for more advice to confirm the original 3.

Agree.

The second was added by suggestions.

But to be honest. Although contradicting. Both happend to me.

well perhaps these are different phases. At first when you're looking for an idea you are looking for good advice, but once you've set your mind on something there's no need to hear anything discouraging. There are enough reasons why things won't work, I don't need to hear them.

I don't think the list is meant to be read as "every first time startup founder does all of these" but rather, "be vigilant of some of these patterns."