If I had to start from scratch as a founder today...
I wouldn’t start with a business plan,
I’d start with me.

Because back then, I thought being a founder meant having all the answers.
Now I know, it’s about asking the right questions.

When I started, I was chasing clients, perfect proposals, and polished decks. But deep down? We all were also chasing validation.

Here’s what I’d do differently

-> Spend more time building confidence, not just credentials
-> Stop comparing my day 1 to someone else’s year 5
-> Hire slower, but trust faster
-> Talk less, listen more especially to clients and my team

I’d remind myself that saying “I don’t know” is a strength, not a weakness.

That rest is part of the process.
That rejection isn’t personal and neither is silence.

If I had to start again?

👉 I’d build slower, but with more soul
👉 I’d protect my peace as fiercely as I protect deadlines
👉 And I’d stop trying to be impressive, and focus on doing meaningful work

Because the hardest part of this journey isn’t the market, the money, or the team.

It’s managing the person you see in the mirror.

What would you do differently if you started from scratch today?

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