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In the startup world, great ideas are everywhere. But turning an idea into something real? That’s rare. And sticking with it long enough to make a real dent? That’s where most people give up.
When I started my latest venture, I believed I had a solid idea. Maybe I did. But I quickly learned the truth: the idea is only 5% of the journey. The other 95% is execution — showing up every day, fixing what’s broken, listening to feedback and grinding through the not-so-glamorous parts of building something from nothing.
Here’s what I’ve learned the hard way:
1. You didn’t create
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