The world of startups and the world of love have so much in common, and I'm starting to realize that it comes down to two main things:
1) the world of startups + the world of love are based on the foundational pillar of Faith. Faith is the main pillar. Without it, everything else is nothing. It's a must. Faith in the dream, in the past/present/future, in each other. Assure your partner (whether it's business or love) with your words and behavior that s/he can have complete faith in you. Be open - whatever you do, do it openly and honestly. Don't play games. Don't do it. Look out for anything that'll weaken this pillar - kill any inkling or tiny bit of suspicion early and quickly.
2) the world of startups + the world of love is like a marathon. Assuming you've got Faith as a pillar that you are actively maintaining and growing - then it's about the marathon. Pace. Breathing. Stretching. Training. Growing. Working. Persevering. It takes diligence, hard work, and a common vision. If you've ever run long distances before, you'll totally get what I mean. Undeniable, unwavering focus.
Yours,
Arry
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so true!
ReplyDeleteyou really have to believe in yourself and then be able to persevere through it :)
:) Thanks so much for the comment. Like my Twitter quote today, "Many of the great achievements of the world were accomplished by tired and discouraged men who kept on working." Happy hour or lunch again in a couple weeks? Miss you!
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