These skills will help you become a ruthless Entrepreneur
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Saturday Startup Weekly
The first edition of the Saturday Startup Weekly on the “Whatever Matters” Newsletter where I bring in amazing strategies, case studies and stories about entrepreneurs, businesses and how to build your own.
Today, I talk about the three crucial skills that every entrepreneur needs to have before and during the journey of starting a company.
I started my business in the Summer of 2019 right after my first full-time job. It wasn’t easy at first being a first-generation entrepreneur that too without a college degree. It was scary but I believe that’s how it will be for most of you. I have mastered the following skills that allow me to look beyond just personal and short-term gains.
I am sure these will help you as well - hopefully!
Skill #1 - Master the Art of Problem-Solving
Problem-solving is frequently an undervalued skill, often underestimated by first-time founders and newcomers in the field.
However, here's the secret: starting a business isn’t about having the perfect solution (because the world’s changing faster than ever before).
It’s about "how" you approach a problem. Can you break it down logically? Do you consider different perspectives? This is what defines you truly.
Skill #2 - Level Up Your Interpersonal Skills
Building in public with the community is more important than building under the hood if you’re a business that’s building for the audience. To truly succeed, you need to push yourself beyond your comfort zone - talk, meet and engage with new people. .
Focus on how you can master the art of one-to-one communication. This will not just help you with building the business ground up but train you on speaking with investors in the future. This ability will open up better opportunities.
Skill #3 - Embrace Unlearning and Relearning
The world is always changing, and the information you have today may not be enough for tomorrow. That's why it's important to develop a "T-shaped mentality."
This means having a deep understanding of your chosen field (the vertical bar of the T) and also possessing a broad range of transferable skills (the horizontal bar).
Stay open to unlearning outdated information and actively seek new knowledge to stay ahead of the curve not just in your industry but across the spectrum.
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