My friend Celina Lee said that, after 10 years of coaching, she’s learned that people who don’t achieve their dreams fall into one of three categories:
1/ Those who don’t know what they want to achieve
2/ Those who know what they want, but don’t pull the trigger and start
3/ Those who start, but try to figure out everything on their own without seeking help or community
When someone comes up with a solid framework after 10 years of experience, you pay attention and listen 🙂 Thanks Celina.
I can also see the parallel with startups.
There are founders who don’t know what to build, those who never actually build, and those who try to do everything on their own.
For me, #3 – not seeking help or community – is the biggest pitfall I often see from smart founders. I’ve made the same mistake many times myself.
Even solopreneurs seek help and support from their community. Many build alone, but in public. They’re not trying to figure out everything on their own. In fact, many solopreneurs are more connected to community and get more help than founders with teams.
Keep in mind: 100% of the help you don’t ask for won’t come.