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The Three Things I Wish I Knew When I Started my Business
Mistakes I made so you don't have to...
You ever look back and think, “Man, if I only knew…”
A year ago, I was just a typical college kid.
Broke.
Stressed.
And wanting to follow the classic “escape the matrix” path.
And if I could summarize the top three things I wish I knew before diving into this crazy entrepreneurial journey, here’s what I’d say:
Invest in Learning Early
I thought I could figure everything out on my own.
Newsflash: I couldn't.
The amount I spent on courses and mentorships eventually saved me years of trial and error.
Buy back the time it takes to learn new skills.
I wish I had realized that fast-tracking my learning would’ve saved me countless hours and dollars.
Mindset Is Everything
Your mindset shapes your actions.
When I started, I had this scarcity mindset.
I was constantly worried about money and not being good enough.
It wasn't until I flipped my perspective to a growth mindset that things started to shift.
Find Support
I ran solo for way too long.
Thinking I could handle everything myself was a huge mistake.
Connecting with like-minded people opened doors I didn’t even know existed.
Thats how Isaiah and I met each other.
Having a support network made challenges feel like shared adventures.