So you're thinking about all of those things you need to get done. It could be promoting yourself more on social media. It could be building a website to show your prospects what you can do for them. It could be updating your portfolio. It could be starting a newsletter. πββοΈ It could be starting a podcast. It could be networking more. It could be talking to prospects. It could be calling a parent or friend to catch up. It could be cross-stitching. It could be learning to cook your favorite dish. But before you can start, others thoughts create paralysis. You're thinking about getting organized. You want to finish the previous project first. You want to make sure you have everything you need. You want the work to go smoothly. You want things to be perfect. What if you just started? |
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Daily Espresso Shot A specialty blend of startup wisdom Or let's not reinvent the wheel. But what if you want to improve the wheel? Companies exist with a mission focused on improving the wheel. It could be a cheaper wheel to make it accessible to more customers. It could be a lighter wheel with improved aerodynamics for fuel efficiency. It could be a high-performance wheel to use for racing or motorsports. It could be a luxury wheel made from rare materials. You could make custom wheels on...
Daily Espresso Shot A specialty blend of startup wisdom If you're not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you've launched too late. I've been thinking a lot about this quote. I hear and read it often in the startup communities. I think about the countless product ideas I've worked on that never reached the market. Getting to the market with a new product or service can be challenging for many reasons. Over these last several weeks, fear had been holding me back from going live...
Daily Espresso Shot A specialty blend of startup wisdom βWhen one door closes, another opens.β I took an unplanned and unannounced hiatus from managing a daily newsletter. The break from the daily exercise brought perspective. It helps that major life changes have sparked a fire to start writing again. Since it has been a while since I last wrote- where do I begin? Since my last email, I have departed from my former employer. Due to personal circumstances, the CEO had to close the doors. In...