What A Co-Founder At SolarGroup And FleekSleek Wishes They Had Known Before Entering The Startup Industry
Michael from SolarGroup & FleekSleek wishes someone would have told him that success in the role takes significantly more time than initially anticipated, cautioning to expect a six-month journey instead of a two-month sprint and to not "talk down yourself." Embracing the "process" and finding joy in "walking towards it and problem solving" becomes more important than the destination itself.
Time Management, Patience, Process Orientation, Problem-Solving, Resilience
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Michael Gombert
Co-Founder
SolarGroup & FleekSleek
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
Business Management & Admin
Technology, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Communication and Marketing
Worked 20+ Hours in School, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Things take longer than expected, so be prepared for timelines to be longer than initially anticipated.
2. Don't be discouraged when things don't go according to plan; understand that setbacks are part of the process.
3. Focus on enjoying the journey of problem-solving and learning, rather than solely focusing on the destination.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that they wish someone would have told you before you entered the industry?
It's going to take more time than you think. You might say, "I'm going to do this in two months." That doesn't happen that way.
It's probably going to be six months from now. So, be able to not talk yourself down when things don't go as you expect.
Instead, know that it is the process. If you love the journey, then the destination doesn't really matter as much. What matters is just kind of walking towards it and problem-solving.