Fail fast

When I first dove into starting my business, I honestly thought success meant getting everything perfect on the first try. I figured if I just planned enough, I could avoid any missteps. But I'm quickly discovering that my biggest advantage isn't dodging every mistake, it's actually learning to fail fast. It might sound a little odd, but I'm realizing that quickly figuring out what doesn't work is becoming my most valuable tool.

For me, "failing fast" means getting a very basic version of my idea out there as soon as possible. The goal is to see if it resonates with anyone before I pour all my time and resources into perfecting it. Then, I try to listen really closely to all the feedback, good or bad, and be ready to adapt or tweak things based on what I hear. I'm finding this approach helps me move beyond just guessing what customers want and actually test my ideas in the real world. It's making me feel more agile and confident that my limited time and funds are going towards something with genuine potential.

I'm still navigating this exciting journey, but I'm already seeing how every "failure" isn't a roadblock, but a valuable lesson that propels me forward. It feels like the fastest way to learn and, hopefully, to discover that sweet spot that truly works for my business. So, as I continue building, I'm embracing this mindset: to test, learn, and yes, even "fail" quickly. I'm optimistic it's the fastest path to finding what works.

R/

Wade

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