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Startups Are A Game Of Patience

Written by: Pierre Sabbagh

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Startups are a game of patience, not speed.

Yet, we dive in, eyes fixated on the finish line, bracing ourselves for what seems like a race.

But then, reality strikes, delivering a stark reminder with a slap in the face.

It reveals that every step takes far longer than we'd hoped:

Raising funds
Building your MVP
Getting your first client
Generating your first dollar
Hiring your first team member
Reaching your revenue milestone
Adding new product features
Testing marketing strategies
Closing partnership deals
Exploring new verticals
Exiting your company

Each milestone extends the journey towards an endless horizon, transforming our ambition into a strategic game of chess.

The sooner you get this, the better equipped you'll be to:

March towards your goals.
Steer clear of burnout.
Resist the urge to quit.

Your story and mine echo the wisdom from "The Tortoise and the Hare," where slow and steady indeed wins the race.

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