If you want your startup to be in the tiny percentage of companies that actually make money, you're going to have to claw your way to the top. However, that doesn't mean you can't make the journey easier by avoiding unnecessary mistakes.
Before setting out to build your own business, do yourself a favor: Gain a solid understanding of the way the business world really works. Listening to a bunch of inspirational podcasts won't cut it.
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Source: Recruiter