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15 things I wish I knew before I started out in business

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1. Some people are radiators, others are drains.
Be conscious of where you devote most of your precious time.

2. Writing builds clarity and connection like nothing else.
Master it.

3. You don’t need to pretend you know it all.
You don’t, so ask for help.

4. There are no rules in business.
So don’t follow other people’s definition of success. Optimise for your own happiness.

5. It takes 10 years to build a great company.
Take your time, and try and enjoy the ride.

6. Most people aren’t your customers
So stop trying to appeal to everyone. Your job is to find the people you want to serve.

7. You’re a leader so don’t underestimate the impact you can have on others.
The world needs you and your ideas.

8. Perfection is the enemy of done, so get going.
An idea that never ships has zero chance of success.

9. Even projects that didn’t work can teach you something.
So don’t fear failure, nothing fails 100%.

10. Don’t be a lone wolf.
Business is hard, and entrepreneurship is a lonely road. Seek like minds and eat, hike, have fun together.

11. When you’re living on purpose there is no competition.
So stop comparing yourself to others (and feeling worse). You have something unique — you.

12. Collaborations bring energy.
Work with people that light you up.

13. Create time for serendipity and embrace randomness.
Do the opposite of everyone else.

14. When you’re knee deep in a problem and feel stuck, walk away.
Come back with fresh eyes.

15. Stop putting others on a pedestal.
Inspiration porn is a disease. Remember this: nobody knows what they’re doing. So create more and consume less.

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👋🏻 I’m Laurence, co-founder of The Happy Startup School, an alternative business school and community of entrepreneurs. I mentor and coach people to find a more aligned, happier path and bring their boldest ideas to life.

If you’d like to bring more focus, joy and connection to your work or business read on…

🎓 Twice a year we open the doors to our flagship group coaching program Vision 20/20. Our next cohort starts March 18th and enrolment closes this week. Over 5 months myself and my colleagues Carlos Saba and Lana Jelenjev guide a small group of likeminded solopreneurs to build a business with less effort and more ease. All based on success on your terms – where you’re the driver, not other people.

➡️ Last chance to enrol on Tribe 11 at https://vision.happystartups.co/

💬 What people say about the program:

“To anyone else reading this: Go. Do. Vision 20/20.” – Steph Voss

“Happy Startup Summercamp was a game changer for me… But little did I know about the incredible power of Vision 20/20.” David Eakins

“If you have an idea that has been gnawing away at you and wants to be released into the world then you will struggle to find a better environment within which to explore, play with, develop and launch, than with Laurence, Carlos and Lana.” Harry Palmer

“I’m leaving the program with so much including a clear vision of what my business is and can be. They are currently filling Tribe 11 so if you need support shaping and realising your vision, I can’t recommend them highly enough.” Jess Birmingham

“Vision 20/20 has been a beautifully orchestrated journey of discovery and exploration. What a journey. I can’t wait for Summercamp. The Happy Startup School — This is connection.” Viv Underwood

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The Happy Startup School
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For entrepreneurs that want to do good, make money and be happy

Laurence McCahill
Laurence McCahill

Written by Laurence McCahill

Designer, coach, entrepreneur. Co-founder The Happy Startup School.

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