3 Questions You Must Ask Yourself Before Starting Your Entrepreneurial Journey

Rajkumar Singh
3 min readJul 17, 2023

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Are you ready to embark on the exhilarating path of entrepreneurship? Before you dive in headfirst, take a moment to ponder these three important questions (Do add to the comments if you have your own to add to the list. 😊)

The ‘3Q’

Question 1: Do you have a deadline for your success?

If you answered “Yes,” then wait! Success rarely adheres to rigid timelines. It takes time, patience, and a willingness to learn from both triumphs and setbacks. If the world’s most successful entrepreneurs had succumbed to the pressure of self-imposed deadlines, the world would have missed out on their ground-breaking innovations and contributions.

Question 2: Do you have an alternative if you wish to leave the journey?

If your answer is “Yes,” then perhaps this is not the moment for you to begin. While it’s essential to have backup plans and explore alternative options, true entrepreneurial spirit thrives on resilience and unwavering commitment. On facing multiple failures, if successful entrepreneurs had readily opted for an exit strategy, they wouldn’t have achieved the remarkable milestones they did.

Question 3: Do you need no one with you for the success of your journey?

If you answered “Yes,” it’s time to reassess your perspective. Entrepreneurship is about supportive network of mentors, peers, and like-minded individuals who can inspire, challenge, and uplift you. Consider the words of Steve Jobs, who famously said, “Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people.”

But if you answered a resounding “No” to each question, then welcome, brave soul! Embrace the uncertainties, trust your instincts, and let the entrepreneurial journey unfold before you. Be prepared for challenges, celebrate small victories, and enjoy the thrilling rollercoaster ride that awaits.

Welcome to the realm of uncertainties, where possibilities abound, and the path is anything but predictable. Entrepreneurship is a journey of self-discovery, growth, and impact.

Do you think these 3 questions are enough? If “no”, then share your thoughts in the comments. If yes, then do like and follow for more such helpful articles.

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Rajkumar Singh

Founder | Entrepreneur | IP Creator | Idea to Product Developer