A founder’s heartbreak

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Apr 10, 2025
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I thought I had a great idea.

The kind of idea you nurture with every bit of passion you’ve got.

For me, it was Plushkies.

My love for the company was nurtured by early positive feedback.

It gave me hope.

But the demand didn’t scale.

There’s a quiet heartbreak that comes when you realize your "genius idea" is not a success.

What hurt most wasn’t just the failure.

It was a feeling of loneliness.

It was me with my startup.

For good or bad.

A product that only exists because you make it is very empowering.

On the other side, there are tasks that won't get done unless you perform them.

I finally understood that success didn’t have to mean isolation.

So, here’s the truth most entrepreneurs learn the hard way:

💡 A great idea isn't enough.

🤝 You need the right people around you.

🧭 You need to be honest about what gives your work a chance to thrive.

Don’t just build a product.

Build a company that feeds your energy, not drains it.

Are you currently feeling stuck?

Maybe it's not the idea.

Maybe it's the way you’re trying to do it.

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