Launching a startup takes 5 years
Launching a startup takes 5 years:
Launching a startup doesn’t have to take that long. Still, many entrepreneurs are too focused on the next milestone. They don’t see the full distance.
“If we can only get this release out the door, we’re safe.”
“If we can only close this round of funding, we’re home.”
“If we can only add this missing feature, we’re OK.”
This makes failures much harder to cope with. “We missed the deadline – we’re DOOMED!” No, you’re not – or, you don’t have to be. Because just like the path to expert-hood is long and filled with obstacles, the road to startup success is paved with failures and misfortunes – and that’s how it’s supposed to be because that is how you learn.