Thread by @VaniKola

जब तक सांस तब तक आस, they say in Hindi.

Roughly translating to "till there's life, there's hope". In my life, I've thought of it more like, "till there's work, there's hope." (1/6)

Because in our paths, disappointments will be plenty - Investors who don't understand the vision, employees who don't share your drive, friends who think you've very high expectations, customers who aren't ready yet - none of this your fault, but all of it inevitable. (2/6)

To be a successful entrepreneur, to build something that doesn't exist yet, you need to accept (even expect) finite disappointment without ever losing infinite hope.

Here are some ways to do it. (3/6)

1. Know your 'why': Use it to talk yourself out of disappointing days.

2. Think of failure as a means to an end: As Thomas Edison said, "I've not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." (4/6)

3. Absorb lessons like a sponge: While facing setbacks, ask yourself, "What did I learn, how can I leverage this insight?"

4. Believe in yourself: Self-doubt is unavoidable, but don't wallow in it. You've set out to make a dent in the world. Believe that you still can. (5/6)

Imagine the possibilities. As an entrepreneur, that's your superpower. Leverage your hope to shape your future. (6/6)

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