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Solopreneurs, how do you manage "loneliness" in business?
What helps you overcome the feeling: "I'm all alone."?
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Baba Aghayev
Eagles are always alone. The best option is hanging out with other eagles - other solopreneurs.
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I'm not a solo anymore but was for a long time. I found building a network and an occasional face to face networking was useful.
Naturally there is a product for that. @jwurtz created https://www.producthunt.com/prod... to solve this plus missing targets.
@busmark_w_nika @ty_robb Thank you! We’ll be launching our V2 soon, where you’ll be able to network with all the founders on the platform as well to fight this loneliness
@jwurtz @busmark_w_nika I have never used Tinder but he mention some similar functionality, the swiping and matching.
Interesting question !
I love traveling, so I went ditigal nomad and work in coffee shops, it's great to socialize while working and visiting places !
@busmark_w_nika France at the moment! I thinking about going to Budapest in summer, I heard it's great!
@busmark_w_nika Ahahah it's funny how when you are from a specific country, you usually don't end up visiting it that much (at least this was true for me, I always wanted to visit other countries than france). By being a nomad in france, I visited so many places and it's actually a great country to be a normad in! We will see about Hungary :)
What about you? Where are you next to Hungary?
That's a tough one. I haven't found a cure yet! Although finding a strong team could help
@busmark_w_nika yeah I was mistaken with being a solo founder. We're a team of 3 currently. Visiting other startups at their offices is a super fun activity we've done in the past.
Well, a great way to reduce this symptom is to connect online!
I am looking for connections on Product Hunt, I think this is a great path for mutual growth.
I really recommend finding other professionals in your field and having regular group meetings to discuss challenges you're going through. That's what I did at the start of being a Founder and it was beyond helpful!
@busmark_w_nika If you can find people via online communities, it can help expand your reach and possibly make it more frequent!
In little digital campfires like:
- A Whatsapp group of 4-5 entrepreneur friends
- Meetup with friends you feel a vibe with, who don't bring you down
- Engaging here / communities on Reddit
Alternatives:
- Helping someone out, for anything
I know this has been mentioned many times before, but life typically relies on three pillars: work, hobbies, and social connections. Your life is like a board balanced on these pillars.
Even if you are a workaholic, your life can still be in balance. However, if your other pillars are not strong enough, you may experience instability and stress.
Therefore, even if it is challenging, try to develop at least one other pillar besides work. This will provide stability, even when work is not enough to keep you balanced.
@busmark_w_nika No matter if we think of pillars or walls, I really like the image it creates in my head.
Micro communities (for ex., Slack groups of less than 30 folks with similar moral compasses and interests) and occasionally scheduling virtual coffees.
@busmark_w_nika Absolutely! Communities are an imperative. I've been working remotely in tech since the '90s.
Navigating business solitude is like debugging code - sometimes you need to step back, take a deep breath, and remember there's a whole community of fellow solopreneurs out there ready to support you! How do you handle those solo business blues?
A hľa...slovenka...
Find online mates... there is ton of people who are on the same page as you...
Loneless HELP with HIGHT focus.
Only go network and talking to peeps when your hard work is done 😎 That’s the HARD WAY 💎
Get a co founder that has complementary skills to go further , faster, and share struggles and overcome them.
Network with other entrepreneurs, find a mentor you can talk to when in need.
Schedule network calls with like minded entrepreneurs once a month at least to discuss progress challenges experiences, tips
Going it alone can be a lonely journey indeed, I usually join local business groups, attend industry conferences, or participate in online forums related to your business. This can help you connect with like-minded people who understand your journey. Seek out mentors in your industry. They can provide you with valuable guidance and contribute to your ideas. Trying to have a work-life balance, regular exercise, and spending time with friends and family can help alleviate feelings of loneliness.
I find that staying connected with other solopreneurs through online communities and networking events really helps combat the feeling of loneliness. Building relationships with fellow entrepreneurs who understand the challenges we face can provide valuable support and inspiration. Additionally, setting up regular check-ins with a mentor or accountability partner helps me stay accountable and motivated. Remember, you're not alone in this journey!