10 most underrated pieces of advice for busy founders

[cre8id]

1. Do the right thing always when you have to choose between right & easy.
2. When things feel like you're pushing a boulder up a hill all the time, I think it's fair to assume something fundamental needs to be changed.
3. If you want a chat feature on your product. Don’t build it. Just pay for a service that lets you add that feature to your product. This is especially good advice when you are still trying to get product-market fit.
4. Fall in love with the problem, not the solution.
5. Just launch. So simple, so true. And relaunch often by reiterating based on customer feedback.
6. Delegate. When businesses grow and mature, you can't handle everything, and more importantly: you can't do it as well as an expert. Then think of all the tasks you really don't like doing or aren't the best at, and start hiring to meet those needs.
7. Learn to enjoy the process, not the outcome.
8. Delayed gratification vs instant gratification. It is quite easy to do things for there's an instant reward/impact, but to do anything worthwhile, it will require focus and belief in delayed gratification (e.g. icecream vs exercise). And things compound - both bad and good.
9. We always tend to overestimate what we can do in a day or a week, but combined with delayed gratification, the power of compounding can be really used to gain big wins.
10. Consistency is key. Being consistent with how you show up every day and move the needle is half the battle. Whether you are marketing your business or you are iterating on your product/service offering, keep showing up each day and push to improve 1% from the day before. It all adds up and compounds over time.

 

[elthia]

@cre8id Absolutely spot-on with these pieces of advice, especially when it comes to delegating tasks and focusing on the problem, not the solution. It's also too true that we often try to do too much ourselves, like programming features we're not equipped to make, instead of using existing services. Additionally, understanding the value of delayed gratification and consistent hard work is crucial for success.

Interestingly, as a founder myself, I hit a similar wall where it seemed like I was pushing a boulder up a hill 24/7. That's when I decided to delegate tasks that weren't in my expertise to specialists. In my case, given that I wasn't tech-savvy, I found Buildmystartupidea helpful as they are a group of ex-tech founders that assist non-technical entrepreneurs in building their startup ideas. This was quite transformative for my journey as it allowed me to focus on what I do best while ensuring quality tech development for my startup. So remember, don't shy away from seeking external help, especially when it's out of your skill area. Good luck on your venture!

 

[bella007]

@cre8id Really good advice,
You can add this as well
11.Do an internet search use gemini.google.com or chatgpt to get quicker answers to get more idea and solutions they work like an consultant now and just for free.

12. Use internet almost every possible thing lets say coding or website building is available on youtube for free. Always use free softwares first to save money. If that doesnt work then get a paid software - avoid unnecessary expenses.

 

[trr]

@bella007

1. Reuse
2. Buy
3. Build but build for reuse!

In that order.

 

[jeromiusintoonesimus]

@cre8id Absolutely, consistency in SEO efforts truly compounds.

 

[juda]

@cre8id Absolutely, consistency and delegation have transformed my workflow!