Why You Should Never Start a Business?
& we're not kiddin'
Hello everyone! Welcome back to another edition of Bharat.Inc, where we discuss how Bharat does business. This week, we’re planning to debunk the myths about doing business and unveil the real picture for y’all.
Today, we’ve decided to bring forth the dark side of doing business. But before we get into that, let’s start with a positive thought:
“Believe you can and you're halfway there.”
Believing in your abilities can enhance your self-confidence. When you trust that you can succeed, you’re more likely to take action and persist through challenges. Self-doubt can be paralyzing. By focusing on the belief that you can succeed, you counteract negative thoughts and maintain momentum.
So, now that we have got all the negativity out of you let’s get started…
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The Dark Side of Entrepreneurship
We often hear that entrepreneurship is the ultimate freedom. The promise of being your own boss, setting your own hours, and steering the ship in any direction you choose—sounds like the dream, right? But beneath this glamorous narrative lies an inconvenient truth: the control you think you have is often just an illusion.
The Myth of Control
When you embark on the entrepreneurial journey, the initial feeling of empowerment is intoxicating. You have the reins—setting the vision, choosing the team, and making critical decisions that you believe will steer your business toward success. It’s a heady mix of autonomy and ambition. However, as time goes on, the illusion of control starts to unravel. The market is a living, breathing entity that shifts unpredictably; customer preferences, once clear and defined, can evolve overnight.
Global events, from economic crises to political upheavals, can suddenly alter the landscape in which your business operates. Despite your best efforts and strategic planning, these external factors are beyond your grasp.
Luck Over Logic
Success in business is a delicate dance between timing, luck, and uncontrollable circumstances. While hard work and strategic planning are vital, they often only account for a fraction of the equation. Many thriving businesses are not solely products of relentless effort and well-devised strategies; rather, they are also beneficiaries of serendipitous factors like being in the right place at the right time.
For example, consider companies like Instagram and Airbnb. Both found their massive success not only through innovative ideas and hard work but also due to favorable market conditions and timely entry into emerging trends.
Statistical data underscores this phenomenon: a study by the Harvard Business Review found that nearly 75% of startup success can be attributed to factors beyond the control of the entrepreneur, such as market conditions and timing. So, do your maths.
But But But…
While it might seem daunting, embracing the chaos is where the real adventure of entrepreneurship begins. It’s important to remember that many successful entrepreneurs don’t achieve their dreams through sheer control or flawless planning alone. Instead, they thrived by adapting to ever-changing circumstances, learning from setbacks, and making the most of unexpected opportunities.
Successful entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs and Sara Blakely, didn’t succeed by controlling every aspect of their ventures. Instead, they thrived by learning to adapt to unexpected changes and leveraging unforeseen opportunities. Jobs, for instance, turned Apple's near-collapse into a chance to innovate with the iPhone, a product that reshaped the tech industry.
Similarly, Blakely’s journey with Spanx involved navigating countless rejections and market fluctuations before becoming a household name.
So, the real reward comes not from exerting control but from thriving amidst uncertainty, proving that navigating the chaos can lead to remarkable achievements and personal growth.
That’s it for today, folks! We will be back again tomorrow with more valuable insights about ‘Bharat in Business.’ Till then, stay informed, and keep hustling!
