I have a project that isn't going very well. Now I need to decide, should I give up at the first sign of trouble, thereby insuring that I never accomplish anything, or should I stubbornly plod along on something that clearly is not working out.
Okay to be completely honest, do not give up at the first sign of struggle. With Shezaar, I tried everything I could possibly think of before giving up. And I still believe that I will pick up the problem (not the solution) back up in the future. So, yeah do not give up at the first sign of trouble. But, do have a kill criteria for every pivot. If I had that, I would have saved a lot of time and money and I would have built a better version of my startup.
As much as people say, you should never give up, it’s also a skill to know when to do so. Giving up doesn’t necessarily mean failure at all. But it simply just points towards a redirection! This was what I had to do with my first business . I knew it wasn’t something that was working for me in the long run, even though there was nothing inherently wrong with it. If it sucks your life force, it just means that it’s time to let it go.
I went through exactly the same thing last 2 years with not one but two startups. I think we need this experience of holding for too long, so now we know what it cost, what it feels and how to accept the fact. Thank you for sharing this, I wish I read more of those honest experiences before
I feel you. It is difficult to move onto the next thing. However, my first startup has taught me so much that I am grateful I got to make the mistakes I did.
So glad you shared your experience, the most important thing is your tried and the lessons you have learned will help you in whatever you build next. :)
Often it's so hard to quit because of the cost and time you've already put into it. I can relate to that. I've been pivoting myself a few times. Congratulations on having it done!
This made me think hard. And I completely subscribe to the notion that we should also place quitting on the list of things to do when we have tried different things. I also don’t think i have a concrete answer for “why you, why now?” And it’s something i am meta cognitively questioning. Almost all the time. Don’t be ashamed durva you are extremely brave to put yourself out there in this way and i just want you to know that you are doing amazing!
I have a project that isn't going very well. Now I need to decide, should I give up at the first sign of trouble, thereby insuring that I never accomplish anything, or should I stubbornly plod along on something that clearly is not working out.
Okay to be completely honest, do not give up at the first sign of struggle. With Shezaar, I tried everything I could possibly think of before giving up. And I still believe that I will pick up the problem (not the solution) back up in the future. So, yeah do not give up at the first sign of trouble. But, do have a kill criteria for every pivot. If I had that, I would have saved a lot of time and money and I would have built a better version of my startup.
As much as people say, you should never give up, it’s also a skill to know when to do so. Giving up doesn’t necessarily mean failure at all. But it simply just points towards a redirection! This was what I had to do with my first business . I knew it wasn’t something that was working for me in the long run, even though there was nothing inherently wrong with it. If it sucks your life force, it just means that it’s time to let it go.
Yes absolutely! It is difficult to accept this. But yes it is a skill that founders need to learn.
That's really deep and honest. Massive effort in unraveling a pattern that's been closely tied to your sense of who you are and your self-esteem.
Keep going!
Thank you!
I went through exactly the same thing last 2 years with not one but two startups. I think we need this experience of holding for too long, so now we know what it cost, what it feels and how to accept the fact. Thank you for sharing this, I wish I read more of those honest experiences before
Of course. Yes I am glad I got to experience the ups and the downs. It only made me a better founder for whatever I build next.
As a founder I get this
The startups are like our babies so quitting is hard
We recently had one go under and I been sad about it for 2 months now
I feel you. It is difficult to move onto the next thing. However, my first startup has taught me so much that I am grateful I got to make the mistakes I did.
So glad you shared your experience, the most important thing is your tried and the lessons you have learned will help you in whatever you build next. :)
Absolutely
Often it's so hard to quit because of the cost and time you've already put into it. I can relate to that. I've been pivoting myself a few times. Congratulations on having it done!
Yes absolutely. Thank you ♥️
This made me think hard. And I completely subscribe to the notion that we should also place quitting on the list of things to do when we have tried different things. I also don’t think i have a concrete answer for “why you, why now?” And it’s something i am meta cognitively questioning. Almost all the time. Don’t be ashamed durva you are extremely brave to put yourself out there in this way and i just want you to know that you are doing amazing!
Absolutely