My Mistakes as an Entrepreneur
I have now been a full-time entrepreneur for over a year and a half. While it has been an exhilarating ride thus far, the road has also included a sizable share of growing pains and frustration, especially when I mess up... majorly. When mistakes happen, in the moment I am certain that they will mean the end of entrepreneurship; that someone will catch on that I’m making this up as I go, and that I will be exposed as a fraud. I am now beginning to see what a mistake this way of thinking actually is. After taking some time to reflect on my blunders, I now consider making mistakes one of the most valuable parts of this journey. Here the top 5 mistakes that I have made and why they are my favorite: 1. Comparing: We all do it but when it comes to business, comparing yourself to others can really be especially hazardous. Over the last year, I have had to stop myself several times from looking at fellow entrepreneurs and wondering if I measure up. This ...