inside the mind of an entrepreneur: where creativity and chaos collide

so a mind of an entrepreneur, huh? it's a place where one day can feel like a soaring success, while the next can be a crushing defeat — sounds familiar? (if not, i don’t think i want to know 😀). the journey of an entrepreneur is a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs, with each day bringing a new set of challenges and opportunities.

some days, the creativity flows freely, and new ideas come pouring out like a never-ending stream. you feel absolutely invincible, with the confidence to take on any challenge that comes your way. on days like these, the possibilities feel endless, and the future looks bright.

other days, the chaos takes over, and everything seems to go wrong. deals fall through, you feel completely all alone, and drowning in a sea of problems. these are the days when doubts and fears creep in, and it's easy to lose sight of the bigger picture.

“i think i will always remember my first melt down as an entrepreneur. we had just finished our first ever neam morning call — you should join the monthly call btw! — and I felt like i was sitting on top of the world! the sky was blue, the future was bright and i kept breathing success into my lungs. fast forward to next day - i came down from that high fast and hard. fear kicked in, and i was only able to see the future as a big uncertain smudge, and i couldn’t hold myself together. i. felt. like. a. loser. after some self reflecting (and i mean a looot of self reflecting and many calls to minna), i came into a conclusion that the uncomfortable feel of being out there on your own in a pool of uncertainty felt like too much. until i remembered that i know how to swim. maybe not the most graceful way, but enough for me to keep my head above the water. and this was the moment i grew at least 2 inches as an entrepreneur.”

— hansu, co-founder of neam

so even on the toughest days, us entrepreneurs have a unique ability to persevere. we know that failure is a part of the process, and that setbacks are just opportunities to learn and grow. we draw strength from our passion and vision, and we never give up on our dreams. the journey can be a wild and unpredictable ride, but also filled with excitement, innovation, and endless possibilities.