Act Like a Startup

There’s nothing more resilient than a startup company. Maybe it’s something about the “change the world” mentality that repels negative thoughts. Just look at American presidential politics of late.

So why is it that entrepreneurs lose that “can do” feeling over time? When you have nothing, even small achievements will lift your spirits and provide additional momentum to your business. However, after you’ve been in business for a while, suffered a few setbacks, and put some mileage on your ego, you may find it harder to appreciate your accomplishments.

Whenever you get discouraged, first take stock of what you have. You may be surprised at how far you’ve come. Next, look at your company as though it were a startup venture. Chances are, any startup would kill to have your business relationships, your intellectual property, your customers, and your team.

You may sometimes feel like you’ve suffered too long and accomplished too little. But you probably just need to get your mojo back. Just sit back and think. What would you do if you had just started your company? You wouldn’t take a setback lying down. You’d ignore it and charge on to the next thing. You’d also cherish every asset you had — and leverage it to the hilt. Moreover, you’d have the audacity to think that the next big break is just around the corner. And you’d probably be right.

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