I decided to start a weekly post to try and contribute back to this community due to the value IH gives me from just browsing topics when I have a free block of time.
In an effort to stand out from the abundance of awesome articles on here, my theme will be helpful snippets for this community that also proved invaluable while I was gaining experience as a "criminal".
This is meant to be "fun" and light-hearted, so please remember that I do not endorse ANY crime-related activities of encourage breaking any laws to find success. I spent half my life on the wrong side of the law, but never would have been where I am (personally or financially) without my past experiences. If you don't approve, contact me and let me know what you think.
On to number ONE...
Nobody created or maintained a successful business by "playing it safe". As you progress on your journey, obstacles and hard decisions will become greater. Understanding risk, and the amount of risk you are comfortable with, is crucial for any path in life. Making mistakes early on can have the potential to complete your goals faster, with LESS resistance and with less cost. Imagine risking a few hundred dollars to build a "proof of concept" (MVP) just to find out the design was flawed, or worse, the intended audience hated it. The money is gone (still money well spent ... I'll leave that until next week's tip!). It sucks, but what if you already had momentum for your idea, and organically grew a community while waiting for the "right time" to finally commit by creating the product, buying ads, or quitting your job because of the constant success you've had so far? Playing it safe prevented obstacles, and it feels perfect to invest $$ to start seeing returns.
But suddenly a competitor copies your idea, your website designer did not deliver what you imagined, and the click-rate on the ads didn't come close to how many people belong to the community that repeatedly showed interest for your idea!
"Slow and steady/safe" neglects the life lessons we all need from failure. I know these scenarios seem "unlikely", but there are so many who can relate to this problem.
Learn to "take the risk" early on, and train yourself to appreciate failed outcomes instead of having emotion. Reflect on what went wrong, and document anything that can prevent the same outcome later on.
The best part is when you are consistent, risks you may have never dreamed of before, now seem calculated, and "less risky" !
Check the "comments" section for how this TIP helped me succeed early on in my past life...