The most overlooked truth: the founder is the engine. Founders burn out not because they work hard, but because they carry everything alone. Burnout happens when: The founder becomes the single point of failure. Here’s what I’ve learned: 1. Build systems, not heroics If everything depends on you, the business is fragile. 2. Prioritize clarity … Read more
Start steady. Stay steady. Finish strong. I’ve run multiple marathons, and every long run teaches me something new about entrepreneurship. Here are the parallels I’ve learned: 1. Pace beats speed Fast doesn’t last.Consistent does. 2. Endurance matters more than enthusiasm It’s easy to be excited at kilometer 1.The real test begins after kilometer 30. 3. … Read more
A founder’s perspective on building strong foundations without burning through resources. Most founders think frugality means cost-cutting. In reality, frugality is clarity. It forces better decisions, sharper thinking, and disciplined execution. I learned this the hard way. In my early entrepreneurial days, I assumed that a bigger team, a bigger office, and bigger ideas would … Read more