Build 'Paw'sibilities
Build 'Paw'sibilities
We are in an era of Upcoming Startups. They are the New Normal Business modules leading the Face of Finance globally. In such a space, how do you give momentum to your ideas for startups and sustain them? Startups are like Building Possibilities; unique to you and potential clients. And possibilities can be limitless, provided the attitude is a certain way.
I am reminded of phrases by different authors which can be useful in the context of startups. Whether you are starting in a chosen vocation or beginning a startup, here are a few guideposts.
1. "Happiness = Reality - Expectations" (Lori Gotlieb, "Maybe you should talk to Someone").
This one formula can be applied throughout our lives. In the startup space though, it carries a different tone. Whether you intend to collaborate, hire a team, or be a solopreneur, the level of realism you show matters.
The more the realism, the better. The sooner and more often that one reiterates this reminder, the better.
Expectations are those thoughts that push you or pull you away from people. They could tame the way you relate or not as you try to form associations. Checking on them could go a long way in stopping those expectations that come in your way. This in itself could make you a leader of sorts. The startup manager within you has opened up to better and greater possibilities.
Keep your expectations at bay. Run them through a fine-toothed comb as often as you can to keep your flame vibrant.
Delineate steps to introduce in your daily routine as your discipline framework. See the Happiness emerging from the reality at work, one step at a time. And intensifying as you go along this important part of the inner work.
2. "Fail Fast, Fail Frequently"( Elizabeth Day, "How to Fail").
Failures are learnings disguised. Having said that, we do not like to fail, especially when we are starting. But, resistance of any kind would not help the momentum. What matters is that you are ready for varied creative experiments.
Constant feedback from clients gives you the necessary perspective for the actions required.
To get the actual taste of success, failing to meet a specific aspect of the client's need aids the startup.
This is what we experience in the world of technology. Applications in a Beta version get released to understand a client's virtual experience. It is after real-world testing that the updated versions are accessible to the public.
More and more frequent failures are feedback at play. The more you value the feedback, the better outputs you give. The world that we are a part of and cater to functions on needs. Failure to see the nuances in the needs can get in our way.
3. "Learn, Unlearn and Relearn" (Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis, "Make Learning a part of your daily routine", ).
Learning may not be a curve. It's about connecting with different people and contexts to start with. Taking a step back to reflect on what actions one would have taken in a particular situation is a good practice. Adapting new strategies for tasks done earlier in a specific way is another practice. In short, moving back and forth to learn better in our minds before we action could be handy.
Actions based on these three simple tips can contribute towards achievements. The necessary confidence to incorporate and execute all the wisdom would enrich you.
Move forward with the right mindset.
Build Paw-sibilities.
Leave your Unique mark with your thought process and benefit the world.
Let your startup gear up people who associate with you to perform and contribute better.
Keep On, Keeping On !!
