The Article Every First-Time (And Failed) Entrepreneur Needs to Read
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The Article Every First-Time (And Failed) Entrepreneur Needs to Read
As you move forward, there are a few things to keep in mind. First and foremost, it’s never too late to “become” yourself. Aristotle, for example, didn’t fully devote himself to writing and philosophy until he was nearly 50. There are also benefits to taking a long, winding path to self-fulfillment. Remember that age typically brings wisdom, resili... See more
Harvard Business Review • The Upside of Being a Late Bloomer
What differentiates the success stories from the failures is that the successful entrepreneurs had the foresight, the ability, and the tools to discover which parts of their plans were working brilliantly and which were misguided, and adapt their strategies accordingly.
Eric Ries • The Lean Startup: The Million Copy Bestseller Driving Entrepreneurs to Success
This standardized advice fails to account for what makes entrepreneurship so powerful in the first place: the unique combination of gifts, perspectives, and approaches that each person brings to their business. When we apply one-size-fits- all formulas to wildly different entrepreneurs, we shouldn't be surprised when the results vary dramatically.
Abby Hue • The Quiet Rebellion: Entrepreneurs Who Found Success By Ignoring Conventional Wisdom
No entrepreneur has all the tools necessary for success. Few entrepreneurs avoid a period in their careers when they are overwhelmed or a moment when they feel defeated.
Eric B. Schultz • Innovation on Tap: Stories of Entrepreneurship from the Cotton Gin to Broadway's Hamilton
The entrepreneurial journey is not a linear progression from idea to execution to success. It's an organic unfolding—a path discovered through exploration, elimination, and insight.
Your unique combination of apparent "failures" has created a map that only you can follow. Each detour has eliminated paths misaligned with your gifts. Each struggle has... See more
Your unique combination of apparent "failures" has created a map that only you can follow. Each detour has eliminated paths misaligned with your gifts. Each struggle has... See more
Abby Hue • Mistaking Detours for Dead Ends: How Your 'Failed' Business Attempts Are Actually Guideposts
As anyone who starts a business knows, it is a fantastic race. There is a statistic that hangs over your head—over 90 percent of all new businesses fail in the first three years. For anyone with even a bit of a competitive spirit in them, especially for someone who defines himself or herself as an entrepreneur (hands on hips, chest out, standing at
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