Day 2: The top 3 topics I am learning very quickly as a founder

There are 3 topics I feel like I am learning very quickly and harshly as a company founder:

Topic #1: Decision-making

Arhh.

Where do I start when it comes to decision-making.

I used to love being at university.

I didn’t have to really make a decision but now I am a founder, I have a company, and I have to make decisions.

We all make countless decisions every day.

But most people never think about how they make those decisions.

I have learnt 3 key steps when you are having to make a decision:

A. Define what the problem is
B. Gather as much information about the problem as possible
C. Think about the probabilities

Then you can either go with an informed or gut feel decision.

Topic #2: Audience-First business

As a market researcher, I understand the importance of being ‘audience first’ but until you actually have bills to pay, other people for you, it is often brushed under the carpet and not thought about.

This is why I often go back to this tweet for inspiration:

Topic #3: Having a life!

Sounds harsh but, Survey101 is currently a side hustle that I put maximum effort into after my day to day job.

I’ve learnt the harsh truth about: Burning out.

I’ve got burnt out.

But wait.

Do you have to work hour after hour doing your day to day work and then your side hustle?

I’ve actually learnt, to get success, you don’t.

Many people will disagree, and say, those who put in the work, will succeed.

When actually, quality and consistent work, wins the challenge.

Do you agree or disagree?