You Are NOT Your Idea
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The document chronicles the journey of an entrepreneur who, after quitting their job to pursue a startup idea, faces challenges like funding and customer acquisition. After multiple pivots and realizations about their personal compatibility with entrepreneurship, they conclude that a successful idea should align with one's personality and provide both freedom and income. It emphasizes the importance of self-reflection before embarking on a startup journey.
You Are NOT Your Idea
- 3. You decide to give it a try.
- 6. And take the leap!
- 10. But you still do not feel free.
- 11. You do not have any customers...
- 12. And your limited funds are disappearing fast.
- 13. You are scared.
- 14. So you decide to pivot.
- 15. Pivot is a fancy word for change your mind.
- 16. Your old job is gone. Your first idea failed. What now?
- 17. Hmmm.
- 20. And get back on the horse.
- 21. You start to get a rhythm going.
- 22. Your second idea stirs to life.
- 23. But you are not having fun.
- 24. You used to feel like a slave to your employer.
- 25. Now you feel like a slave to your idea.
- 26. You hate feeling like a slave.
- 27. So you pivot once again.
- 29. It is two years later. You realize that a good idea is not enough.
- 30. Entrepreneurs need an idea that fits their personality and abilities.
- 31. You may not be a 24/7 entrepreneur.
- 32. Maybe you are better suited to a clever little idea.
- 34. One that gives you real freedom, and still enough income.
- 36. Before you jump into a startup, take a hard look at yourself.
- 37. You are NOT your idea.
- 38. Credits All visuals by Andre Kutscherauer http://ak3d.de From his short film Selfillumination http://goo.gl/pGjVhK Created by Bruce Kasanoff http://www.kasanoff.com