Entrepreneurship is very glorified. Working for yourself, having a flexible work schedule, fast cars, …
Well the reality is a little bit different :/
Here are some things I struggle with the most and have also seen other young people/friends struggle with on their road to greatness:
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loneliness (doing your work in silence, no one to talk to, no one to tell you you're doing a good job, no one to hold you accountable, …)
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procrastination (sometimes it's very hard to do what you know you have to do, even standing up from the bed sometimes feels like a struggle)
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no emotional support (friends don't really know what you are doing and are trying to achieve, parents aren't happy because you're not working at some random company, …)
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lack of discipline (I admit that some days I sit in front of the computer for like 14 hours but only get like 5 hours of work and the rest of the time I spend on my phone or some s**t)
These are just some of the common personal struggles I have faced in the past and some that I still do on a daily basis.
I'd love to hear your opinion and also feel free to share your own struggles 🙂
Cheers
What are the biggest personal problems you are facing as a young entrepreneur?
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If you have 0 experience, and don’t learn how to scale and automate a business, all you are doing is creating yourself a job.
Entrepreneurship is not for everyone, in fact, it’s for a very small amount of people.
Hey, I get what you’re saying. Entrepreneurship can be a grind, and dealing with procrastination and staying disciplined can be some of the hardest parts. When it comes to procrastination, it’s something a lot of us struggle with. Sometimes it feels like you know what you need to do, but getting started just seems impossible. One thing that’s helped me is breaking tasks into smaller, more manageable pieces. Setting tiny, achievable goals each day can make it feel less overwhelming. Also, finding a routine that works for you and sticking to it might help keep things on track. Discipline is another big one. Without someone to check in with, it’s easy to get sidetracked. Maybe try creating a dedicated workspace and setting clear boundaries for when you’re working versus when you’re taking breaks. It’s also useful to track how you spend your time—sometimes just seeing where your day goes can motivate you to make some changes.
As for the loneliness and lack of emotional support, it’s tough when people around you don’t fully get what you’re doing. It might help to open up a bit more about what you’re working on and why it’s important to you. And finding a community of other entrepreneurs or people who understand your journey can make a huge difference.
Hang in there you’re not alone in this.
Cheers!
I’m struggling with the exact 4 points you mentioned in your post. Loneliness I think is the hardest, and I want to find some ways to either find a cofounder or at least be able to talk and work with other like-minded people.
– loneliness
– no emotional support
Finding new clients in real life not having a lot of social connections built yet
Biggest personal problems are indeed personal. In my 30s with kids in the middle of a separation/divorce. Hard to focus sometimes and building a business takes time. A lot of it. So either have to be extremely patient or sacrifice time with my kids. Hard to keep a balance.
This was therapeutic. Your described my exact problems better than I ever could