Startups are Beautiful
Who loves startups? I do, I do. The startup life is great, isn’t it? I’ve only been blogging for a short while (10th post) and only started using Twitter last year. I’ve been a consultant and hired gun for some time now but nothing is better than going all in on a venture.
You can read all about my last venture Connectsy here. Let’s just say my Co-Founder and I learned a great deal and are very excited to apply those learnings to our new venture. The startup life is wild and you must be a player. You can’t sit around on the sidelines and wait for things to happen. You have to take it.
I highly recommend working with smart people who have experience taking startups to the next level. How long are you actually in startup mode? When do you graduate and start building a business? I’m reading more than ever and listening to some great audiobooks and podcasts.
My favourite book so far is The Four Steps to the Epiphany by Steve Blank. If you haven’t read it, it’s an absolute must. My favorite podcast is This Week in Startups, Jason Calacanis rocks! There’s a ton out there to read, watch, and listen to, make sure you’re doing your homework. You can guarantee your competitors are or already have.
What inspires you? What gets you up in the morning? What are you passionate about? I love building products and working with smart and cool people. I love to learn and continue to build my skills. I very much look forward to post launch and building a business. I’m fanatical and highly competitive. I want my team to win and I’ll do what it takes to make it happen.
To wrap things up I say this, love your life and your startup or move on. Life is too short not to play and be a player. Have fun living the startup life and don’t ever give up on your dreams. Just remember to take care of yourself along the way. If you have a family then obviously make time for them and take care of them as well. It’s tough finding the balance but continue to seek it and you shall find what you’re looking for.
