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Your golden advice for new solopreneurs?
Stepping into solopreneurship can be overwhelming.
What's the one piece of advice you wish you knew before starting?
Share your golden nugget of wisdom!
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Rose lee
I tackle my daily to-do list in reverse order of preference. I will tackle the job I want to do the least first. I may hate doing it but I LOVE crossing shit off my list, especially the stuff I don’t wanna do. Then I will tackle my second most disliked task. By the time I am done with that, I’m moving into ‘needs of the day’ territory.
My life got a lot better when I stopped caring about how I felt about any particular issue and just did the damn thing, ready or not.
As an upshot of this technique, I am always willing to face a crisis. My days get actively better through my direct efforts.
Learn to just do the damn thing, especially if you hate it. It makes life so much more manageable. Best of Luck, friends.
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There is *always* another way. Another potential customer. Another (simpler/more feasible) feature. Another partner. Another investor. If you ever feel like you only have one shot, check that mindset and ask 'what's another way?' 😊
Before the how, define your purpose and passion. It's your guiding light when things get tough.
@rickon_turner Absolutely, Rickon! Being purposeful is definitely a big driver for me and what helps get me through those tough moments.
Get mentorship from people who have walked the walk not people who think they know. There are several sources for affordable mentorship. I know because I use them. A lot. Have to help where needs Bren
One golden piece of advice for new solopreneurs would be to prioritize self-care and balance right from the start. It's easy to get caught up in the hustle and grind, but taking care of your physical and mental well-being is crucial for long-term success.
Congratulations on taking the leap into entrepreneurship. One piece of advice I wish I knew before starting is to prioritize self-care and set boundaries. It's easy to get caught up in the hustle, but taking care of yourself is crucial for long-term success. Make time for rest, relaxation, and activities you enjoy outside of work.
@robslate All great points. Totally hear you on the partnership one! The right/wrong partner can make or break you.
For tech founders: don't just focus on building. Think about distribution/marketing as early as possible. Don't get crickets on your launch day!
Trying to solve the existing problems of GPT-4 is not a good strategy for your startup. GPT-5 will likely overcome most of these challenges. Your startups should focus on improving their context-awareness rather than their behavior. Using techniques like RAG to access external knowledge can help them more than adjusting their parameters.
Begin with something you are passionate about. Your enthusiasm will be a key driver during challenging times.
Make decisions fast.
I have had moments where I spent too much time making a decision. Time is your biggest resource, so use it wisely.