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by PhiLambda 1274 days ago
As a business owner myself I understand how hard it can be first hand. But if there’s one thing I can tell you is that very rarely is someone’s startup successful the first or even first couple times they try. If that was the case everyone would have a business. It’s all about learning from the mistakes and reasons your business/idea failed. My father has been an entrepreneur his whole life and he had a couple successful businesses throughout his career but his first truly successful business wasn’t until his 6 or 7th business (I lost count on how many he has made) over the course of 20 years. In order to be a successful entrepreneur you have to accept failure and even be ok with failing if it means you are learning something and use it as a tool to improve your future businesses. A quick note about digital influencers, learning from mentors and people who have done what you want to do is very important you just want to make sure they have actually accomplished what they say and walk the talk they are speaking. Lastly, sure it is not for everyone but if you are truly passionate about being an entrepreneur than all I can say is don’t give up and keep trying, all it takes is one success.