Thread by @sweatystartup

Learning in public comes with its fair share of "discomfort."

But putting your strong opinions out there is a great way to learn a lot really fast. Just make sure to hold-on loosely.

A thread on 10 big thing's I've changed my mind on in the past 6 months:

#1. Being an entrepreneur isn't the best path for everyone

I've met more and more entrepreneurs who are stuck, tied down, desperate and devastated (if they fail)

Now I believe a rewarding career with work-life balance is often a way better life than most founders lead.

#2. Tech startups are just getting started

Talk to me 12 months ago and I thought tech was matured and the opportunities were few and far between.

Now I know software engineers are STILL in short supply and tech startups will continue to thrive.

#3. Sweaty startups come with serious risk

Not as much financial risk, but the risk a founder finds themselves 45 years old, with no wealth, working with their hands 70 hours a week.

Delegating isn't something everyone can do. And without it any business becomes a "job".

#4. Money isn't everything

Once you have enough its a very small part of it all.

But way too many entrepreneurs are stuck in a never ending cycle of chasing that next "level" because they meet richer friends and try to keep up.

Ego is a killer and leads to unhappiness.

#5. Entrepreneurs are addicts

Many of the most successful ones take it to an unhealthy level. No hobbies, no relationships, a broken family, unhealthy mind and body.

Are they really successful? Why do we idolize them?

#6: Not everyone has the "happiness" gene

I used to bang my head against walls trying to figure out how to make everyone happy.

Its not possible.

And their attitude is contagious.

Cut out the "crabs in the bucket" as soon as possible. Ignore them. Go chase happiness.

#7: Trends take hold really fast

The people who wait 6, 12, 24 months before acting miss the boat.

The people who second guess, doubt, or wait for certainty miss out almost every time.

#8: Twitter is powerful but dangerous

It has supercharged my career and opened a lot of doors for me.

But being a "mini influencer" doesn't make you feel good. Chasing the dopamine. Opening this app hundreds of times a day.

#9: Competence doesn't mean success

The most successful folks have energy and they aren't insecure.

They put themselves out there and don't mind being uncomfortable.

So much talent is wasted because of insecurity.

#10: I have a lot to learn

Its easy to have a bit of success and think you can't go wrong. That everyone else is an idiot.

Posting on here has made me realize how little I know and how many blindspots I have in so many areas of business and life.

I'm a work-in-progress.