We don’t talk about failure enough.

We should.

Because entrepreneurship is no walk in the park or pink clouds all the time.

It’s just the contrary - it’s really hard.

That’s why 90% of all startups fail.

And most people don’t do it.

Failure is a big part of success.

I wrote about this yesterday on LinkedIn.

A lot of people resonated.

Here’s 3 of my failures:

1. I waited too long to grow an email list.
   
   I am today though, both here through this newsletter and on Gumroad.
   
   It’s hard though, really hard.
   
   I emphasise on this with all my clients.
   
   Your audience on social media is a rented audience.

   
   So, don’t wait, start building your email list today.
   

   
   

2. I ignored my gut feeling with a contractor.
   
   It turned out I was right. Or my gut feeling was.
   
   She tried to steal my clients.
   
   But luckily I found out and closed the door on her.
   
   Let’s not ignore our gut feeling.
   
   
   

3. I sold to clients I knew was going to be a nightmare to handle 🤯
   
   The sort of people who pay you peanuts and ask you to change the world for them 🤣
   

I never dwell on mistakes.

It’s always been one of my greatest strengths.

Every morning I wake up with new energy, ready to conquer the world.

I learn and I move on.

It’s important though to not just show the success, but also the tough parts.

At the same time, this is why I love entrepreneurship.

I love building.

The ups and the downs.

The constant problem solving.

And the potential it has to change people’s lives.

And live life on our own terms.

Freedom > everything.

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