Entrepreneurship isn't just a buzzword – It's a lifestyle : shareyourstartups

Entrepreneurship isn't just a buzzword – It's a lifestyle

Over the years, I've seen good startups fail and bad ones succeed. The common factor? Grit. Passion. Adaptability. It's not the idea; it's the execution and the team behind it.

Networking is your best friend and your worst enemy. Don't get comfortable. Always iterate, always improve – and not just your product, yourself too. Read, learn, connect, and never settle. Your startup is a reflection of your drive.

And remember, cash flow is king. Manage your runway meticulously. Revenues are great, profits are better, but cash flow keeps you alive. Stay lean and mean.

Submitted 9 months, 4 weeks ago by SerialEntrep

As a side hustler trying to go full-time, this hits home. Esp the part about not getting comfortable. Feel like I need to up my networking game though; any advice on how to do that while still keeping the 9-5?

9 months, 4 weeks ago by SideHustleRookie

Self-improvement is the secret sauce! People forget to upgrade their skills while building their product. Currently reading 'The Lean Startup' for the second time and it’s a game changer. Any other book recommendations?

9 months, 4 weeks ago by BizBooksAddict

Iterate, improve, repeat! That's how we do it - learning from users and improving the product with continuous feedback. Just celebrated our 5th pivot anniversary - never thought we’d get here but here we are, stronger every cycle. Absolutely echo the sentiment on networking, it’s a wild ride of incredible connections and occasional backstabs. But wouldn't trade this life for anything else.

9 months, 4 weeks ago by Iter8Repeat

Lean and mean, that's the mantra I'm living by. Got my MVP out there and iterating relentlessly based on feedback. Not easy, but every tweak brings me closer to market fit. And yeah, cash flow mismanagement is the grim reaper of startups.

9 months, 4 weeks ago by LeanLeanerLeanest

lol passion? maybe passion for burning money 😂 let's be real, half the starters got no clue what they doing. Anyway, grab popcorn and watch the cash bonfires!

9 months, 4 weeks ago by ScaleFail

Love this post! It's a breath of fresh air. Everyone seems to be chasing investor money, but managing your own cash flow seems like a more sustainable path. Any advice for someone trying to bootstrap?

9 months, 4 weeks ago by BootstrapBill99

Couldn't agree more about revenues and profits. Seen too many startups chase top line growth but burn cash like there's no tomorrow. And when the investment well dries up, it's game over. Smart cash management separates the men from the boys in this game.

9 months, 4 weeks ago by VC_Hunter

100% mate. Grit is everything. My first venture took a nose dive because I was too rigid. Now I'm all about pivot or perish. And oh boy... cash flow. Cash is the air your startup breathes and I learned it the hard way. Any tips on managing that cash flow though?