The key is to fail forward and learn from your mistakes.Here are a few lessons that I learned from my failed business attempts before I was able to get to this point.
There is a quote that says: “Entrepreneurship is living a few years of your life like most people won’t, so that you can spend the rest of your life like most people can’t.” I found it to be particularly true.
I had to work harder than I’d ever had. Sometimes, it meant working over 80 hours a week or staying up all night to finish a project. I also sacrificed relationships, hobbies, vacations, and many other pleasures.
When you are trying to establish a business and have a family to take care of, it’s not something that you want to happen. Clients won’t wait for you to recover.
2. Establish Work-Life Balance and Take Care of Yourself
Therefore, start taking care of yourself right away. Even if you work long hours, make sure you get enough sleep. You’ll have more energy and be able to be more productive.
Hiring staff may seem counterproductive. Especially if you have limited profits and are barely able to sustain yourself. You may feel like you can do everything yourself.
3. Don’t Hesitate to Hire Staff and Outsource Tasks