It's Still a Long Game
We get excited about our smart idea; we race it to market; we expect the cavalry to arrive and make this easier. But the reality is that doing a handstand “takes about six months of daily practice. If you think you should be able to do it in two weeks, you’re just going to end up quitting”—or, for the founders who endure, end up surprised by how ha... See more
Benn Stancil • Why Are We Surprised That Startups Are So Freaking Hard?
Organic takes a long time but is worth the effort. Organic media creates dedicated, long-term followers. The payment medium for building on paid media is currency or money. The payment medium for building on organic media is your time and consistency. Most people are consistent for about two weeks before moving on to other shiny objects. I’ve been
... See moreTaylor A. Welch • The Wealthy Consultant: Confessions of a 9-Figure Advisor
Most overnight successes —in fact, any significant successes— take at least 5 years. Budget your life accordingly.
Kevin Kelly • Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier
* “In the long run, there is a big difference between building an email list organically and buying a bunch of distribution through ads. It takes at least a year, usually two, for a publication to find its legs.”