20 ways starting a business is like starting a family

  1. You’ve never done it before
  2. You have no idea what you’re doing
  3. You work it out as you go along
  4. Well-meaning ‘experts’ tell you the ‘best’ way to do it
  5. You have to trust your intuition
  6. You spend hours on google looking for ‘the answer’
  7. You often feel like you’re talking to yourself
  8. It’ll drive you crazy
  9. It’ll keep you up at night
  10. You’ll make a shit ton of mistakes
  11. You’ll learn a lot about yourself
  12. The lows are soul-destroying
  13. The highs are out of this world
  14. It’s the hardest thing you’ll ever do
  15. It’s the most fun you’ll ever have
  16. There is no ‘best’ way
  17. The best way is ‘your way’
  18. There’s never a perfect time time to start one.
  19. You’ll never feel ready!
  20. Erm…