How do you deal with entrepreneurial loneliness?
Tiagorbf
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Most entrepreneurs, especially bootstrappers are working from home, alone, struggling with trying to get paying users, and not really knowing what to do... There are just too many variables...
Any tips to deal with it?
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Invest time into connecting with like-minded people. It's not easy, but having people to listen to your rants and frustrations is gold.
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I joined the Indiependent - A discord community run by @rosiesherry
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I'd always do consulting work, working with clients etc while building the product as it gives you A) more or less stable income and B) less loneliness. - consulting gigs in any area are easy to find too. Hope this helps.
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Building friendships with other entrepreneurs.
@rahul_goyal Do you find it easy to meet other entrepreneurs online?
In the past, I had to cope with it.
* sometime it is important to take rest, we are indeed very ambitious and barely takes break or giving time for entertainment.
* connect with others on community. Join Groups on facebook to connect with individuals who share your interests.
* Seek assistance; don't be afraid to seek assistance or express doubts to a fellow entrepreneur. It assists you in discovering new ways to analyze and market your product to users.
* Make a list of your ideas. Make an effort to put your doubts into words.
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I am first hand dealing with all of it that you mentioned in the description. But here are a few things that are helping me deal with it.
1. Surround yourself with other entrepreneurs. Meet them once in a while.
2. Surround yourself with people who have no connection with your work and professional life. They remind you that there's more to life than anything that is bothering you.
3. Travel a little, once in a while. New experiences unlock new thoughts.
4. Stay in touch with your family. Visit them frequently.
5. Stay in touch with your friends. Calls, texts, parties.
6. Scheduling one-on-one calls with new people (once in a while). Lunchclub.ai is a good place to start.
7. Remember that you are more than your work, you are more than your bank balance, you are more than all your highs and lows.
Hope this helps you too :)
Pro-tip: Play your favorite music and sing along. Follow your hobbies as well. For me, gardening, playing guitar, cooking, working out, helps.
@rajat_dangi1 this is pure gold. How do you meet other entrepreneurs?
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@tiagorbf You can find them slowly while building your startup, through friends, co-working spaces, events, founder communities (incubators and accelerators), etc. It'd be difficult to stay in touch with a large number of entrepreneurs on a regular basis, one or two with whom you can be honest and open are enough.
Here are some of the tips that are working for me:
**Take time to write down tasks**
I find it useful to sit down at the beginning of the week and plan my days. This allows me to focus on the efficient tasks that actually bring me closer to my goals.
**Go work in coffee places**
It helps me to leave my house and actually be surrounded by other people.
**Surround yourself with other entrepreneurs**
Only other entrepreneurs will really understand what you are going through. A few months ago I started a virtual coworking space for bootstrappers and we are not more than 30 people working together on our own projects. Here is a link if you are interested in learning more: https://wannabe-entrepreneur.com...
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I can't agree more on this Rick.
Even if I'm running a side hustle, while still working with a team, I feel alone in this solopreneurial journey.
I recently joined the Wanna Be Entrepreneur community and there's not a better choice I could have made.
I found a lot of like-minded people to talk about my product, marketing, and so on.
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man!! don't make me cry.I was in this phase for like 1 year.
But now I am very happy and growing very fast ( at lazyapply.com) so never give up!!
PS- my only learning, growth is the best motivation ( so if you are not having paid customers currently just measure your work so that growth can help you out)
This topic is very nice. I appreciate it.
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The more I read this, the more I remember we all go through the same thing.
Based on my experience it's the best to surround yourself with other entrepreneurs. And it's important to join a lively group packed with highly motivated people, and if you figure out a community is already dead or has very few active members leave it as soon as possible as it gives you the impression that that's how other entrepreneurs are and no new business is emerging, and much more negative thoughts.
Trust me, out there is full of highly motivated people that never take no as an answer, they don't believe in the 90% of startups fail BS, and work their a$$ off to make sure they achieve their goals.
Best of luck, and remember we all feel the same.
@m_kamrani do you mean cofounders?
I've found that other successful entrepreneurs like having fledgling companies and solopreneurs around. For me this has meant being able to find a cubicle or empty office as needed and usually for free. I try to contribute in positive ways and would gladly pay rent but am rarely asked to do so.
Join some groups to network with other entrepreneurs and give it a shot.
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Interesting question. What has helped me in the past:
-Have a support system (friends or family that believe your abilities and your project)
-Connect with like minded entrepreneurs, nobody will understand what you are going through better
@jennifer00 I totally agree with you. Since I started my entrepreneurs community (https://wannabe-entrepreneur.com...) I feel much better. Like being part of a team
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Getting an accountability partner could be a great idea. Have never done it myself but have certainly considered it.
Basically it's another founder who you touch base with frequently to discuss progress and objectives (you act as a fake director for their company and vice versa).
You do the weekly/daily drumbeats together and it gives the impression you're not working alone.
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I think the whole point is to get out of the house as soon as possible and take breaks otherwise you can quickly feel very lonely and misunderstood.
Find acquaintances for lunch break and eat in the city for example, go to work in coworking spaces... and especially in the evening/weekend go out doing activities to see people, go out for a drink with friends. It looks like a boat but it feels good!
Great tips: @enola_vedovotto . I also know that I should really work on my life outside of my work but it is not easy...
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