How to Avoid Frustration in the Startup Phase
Starting your own business is exciting. You finally get to spend your time building something you are passionate about. However, starting your own company can also be frustrating. Everywhere you look, there is a new code, law, regulation, or requirement. At the same time, it is rare for all of your stars to align perfectly at the onset. Stumbling blocks and pitfalls are inevitable. You can navigate the obstacles in your path by focusing on these three core ideals:
Maintain Some Perspective
Perspective is everything in business. You don’t want to be so laser-focused on the details that you forget to see the big picture. At the same time, you should also avoid viewing your business in such general terms that you forget important details. A good rule of thumb is to go to work on the details like your enterprise hangs on each one, but always keep the big picture in mind. Don’t let minor setbacks get you down.
Focus on Gradual Progress
Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither will your business be. Anything great takes time to develop. Patience may be difficult, but it is vital for any startup. Hold on to your big dreams with all your heart, but accept the fact that it will be a slow and arduous climb to reach them.
Remember, when it came to the tortoise, the hare, slow and steady, won the race. The same goes for your business. Incremental improvements of 1% can lead to major changes over time.
Be Flexible
You might start with an expansive business plan outlining every single detail from startup to fortune 500. That is wonderful! A detailed plan is vital for your success. However, no company venture goes exactly as planned. It will likely evolve as you gain better insights and more experience. That is why it is important to be flexible. If your heart is set on one thing and practicality is insisting on another, you will get torn apart. Be willing to compromise on things of lesser importance.
The most important thing to remember during the startup phase is to believe in yourself. Don’t lose sight of your reasons for doing this in the first place. There will be difficult times when you want to go crawl in a hole and give up. However, if you can maintain your perspective, exercise patience, and be flexible, you will make it through to the other side in no time!
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