Here’s a message for every entrepreneur who has not succeeded yet: don’t stop. 90% of start-ups don’t make it. But failure isn’t the end, it’s training. Most unicorn founders didn’t succeed the first time. They learned, they adapted, and they came back stronger.
Think about it: - Steve Jobs was fired from Apple before coming back to build the most valuable company in the world.
– Evan Williams’ podcast company flopped—until he turned it into Twitter.
– Henry Ford’s first two car companies went bankrupt before he created Ford Motor Company.
– Walt Disney – He was fired for “lacking creativity” and his first animation company went bankrupt.
That’s the paradox of entrepreneurship: it’s brutal, but it’s also the greatest classroom in the world. Every setback gives you scars, but those scars become wisdom, and wisdom is what increases your odds the next time around.
I’ve been a Fortune 50 exec, and I’ve built businesses from scratch. I know how hard it is. That’s why I’ve made it my mission to help the next generation succeed, not by avoiding failure, but by learning how to use it in your favor. Because when more entrepreneurs persevere, we all benefit: more jobs, more innovation, stronger communities, and greater hope.
So if you have not succeeded yet, good. It means you tried. Learn from it, and try again. The world needs you to try again. And if you want a practical guide that can help you through your journey to success, you can always buy The Start-up Puzzle J”