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sahil
@sahil
1/2 spending time with my dad over the past 24 hours, I got an unexpected and pleasant refresher on what it means to be a founder. dad is 67, a first-generation entrepreneur, has been running his business for the past 45 years. like him, I'm quite the 'old school' founder at heart. here's a few things that jumped out seeing/hearing him as he navigated his day: - you gotta show up every day. building something that lasts takes real hard work. there's a thrill in tackling new problems every day; you never feel settled. It's a curse, but mostly a good one. - do at least two things well: have conviction about where you want your business to be in five years, and be right about what to execute in the next year. essentially, solve today's obstacles while heading in the right direction. all other things will figure themselves out, iteratively. (some more in next cast)👇
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sahil
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2/2 - build camaraderie within your team. achieving milestones is good, but equally important is having a team you can go to war with. this will help you get up every day, go out, do business, and face all the problems head-on, together. - business relationships are not a stepping stone; they become the backbone for you and your business. Don’t forget early supporters, the community, even those who have the guts to push back. If you're authentic with others, these relationships can become your second voice. i realized that these seem obvious in hindsight. but remembering and living these everyday is the real super power.
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Sam (crazy candle person) ✦
@samantha
I like this
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Emily McDaniel
@emilym
This is so good sahil. These takeaways are simple but so powerful and lead to longevity in building
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