14/04/2024
40 harsh truths I've learned after 4.5+ years as a solopreneur by
Justin Welsh
1. Nobody is coming to save you.
2. If you don't respect people's time, they won't respect yours.
3. The best entrepreneurs teach themselves.
4. You learn 100x more by trying than by reading about it.
5. If you don't know how to sell, you're going to struggle.
6. Thick skin is a prerequisite for building in public.
7. You go 10x faster by supporting people, not tearing them down.
8. No matter how helpful you are, someone will hate you.
9. Price whatever you offer at a rate you'd be comfortable paying.
10. Your network can either speed you up or slow you down.
11. Stop reading 50+ business books. Just get started.
12. Stop asking everyone, and start figuring sh*t out on your own.
13. If people root for you to fail, disconnect.
14. Always over-communicate.
15. Assume you can learn something from everyone.
16. Assume everyone you talk to is also full of sh*t.
17. Your business heroes are regular people who take action.
18. If you can make $1, you can make $1,000.
19. If you can make $1,000 you can probably make $100k.
20. Don't ask random people questions. Ask your customers.
21. Taking action is better than meditation and ice baths.
22. Don't 'find a mentor'. Do interesting things & attract mentors.
23. Show up online every day.
24. Write daily for at least 30 minutes.
25. Ignore haters. They don't hate you, they hate themselves.
26. Help others and let them reciprocate. If they never do, move on.
27. Go to therapy and be honest.
28. Drink less alcohol.
29. Anyone selling instant results is a con.
30. Systems beat motivation & discipline every time.
31. Quit focusing on tools and tech. Just use what you know.
32. Experiment often.
33. Never plagiarize.
34. Stop trying to be 'high school cool'. Be successful and kind. That's adult cool.
35. Be on time for important things. You're not a teenager.
36. Pessimists are often right. Optimists are often wealthy.
37. Arguing online is a waste of time and energy.
38. Don't be arrogant, but have a mindset that you can do anything.
39. It's not helpful to study Elon and Bezos if you're making $0.
40. You are 100% responsible for your future.
