My Thoughts on “The $100 Startup”

Mohd Arif
4 min readOct 27, 2022

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The vital career question of what is risky and what is safe has changed permanently. The old choice was to work at a job or take a big risk going out on your own. The new reality is that working at a job may be the far riskier choice. Instead, take the safe road and go out on your own.

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If you’re good at one thing, you’re probably good at other things too. Many projects begin through a process of “skill transformation”, in which you apply your knowledge to a related topic.

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Starting your own business is an exciting venture. However, many people hesitate when they consider the possibility of leaving their secure jobs to start something on their own. The truth is that starting a startup is not all that different from maintaining your current job — except that you’re now responsible for every aspect of your company’s success. In this sense, starting a business isn’t really so different from working in one.

A startup offers much greater freedom than a traditional job. For example, you can set your own schedule and choose which projects to work on. This degree of autonomy is rare in the corporate world, where most people spend their days following orders. In fact, many entrepreneurs view their companies as extensions of their personal lives; they want to spend time with their family and friends whenever possible. Left to their own devices, entrepreneurs often lead extremely hectic lives — but they know how to make the most of their time.

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However, leaving your current position to find your own company will require discipline and sacrifice. You should expect to work long hours and handle multiple responsibilities each day. Plus, you’ll need to be willing to forgo some personal time in order to succeed. There’s no way around it — starting a company is tough work! But the rewards are well worth it if you’re willing to put in the effort.

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The transition from employee to business owner can be particularly difficult if you’re not familiar with the process. There are several things you can do to ease the transition, though — such as establishing firm boundaries between your personal life and your business life. You should also avoid making major decisions regarding your company until you’ve had time to research and learn about your options. Doing so will help minimize any hiccups you encounter during the early stages of your company’s development.

Having said that, there are still ways to mitigate the hardships involved in starting a business. For instance, it’s best not to work consecutive days or nights. Most business owners feel mentally and physically exhausted after a typical workday; this makes them more susceptible to making poor decisions when they aren’t thinking clearly. Instead, split up your work by day when necessary — such as when you have multiple projects that require different levels of attention at any given time. If necessary, take regular breaks during which you get some rest and relaxation time — because being constantly busy only makes it harder for you to unwind at the end of a long day.

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Starting your own business is an exciting prospect; however, it comes with its share of challenges. You should expect to work long hours, handle multiple responsibilities and make sacrifices related to your new role as a business owner. However, there are ways for you to mitigate the hardships involved in starting a company; once you’re used to working long hours and handling multiple responsibilities each day, it won’t be too difficult to do so!

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Mohd Arif
Mohd Arif

Written by Mohd Arif

MS Data Science @University of London, Former Software Engineer @MakeMyTrip | Talks About EdTech | Startups | Former Engineer @Scaler | Engineer by passion |

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