What to do when things get tough

Building a company is really hard. Here’s some advice which has helped me.


Move

You can only play the hand that you are dealt.

You are where you are.

Accept your circumstances, don’t complain about how you got there.

Learn from your mistakes, but don’t dwell on them.

Talk

You are not an expert.

You don’t have all the answers.

It’s ok.

Share your problems with those around you.

Act


Play the hand– what decisions can you make right now.

Make decisions quickly.

What actions can you take right now.

Take actions immediately.

Don’t overthink

Don’t think about what if.

Don’t waste your time thinking about a scenario before it has occurred.

Play your hand, don’t think about the next card.

Focus

Commit 100% to your plan of action.

You can’t afford a Plan B.

Focus only on what is in front of you.

Fight

Be proud.

Don’t show weakness.

Don’t give up.