when i started my journey, i had one goal: connect with people ahead of me
i thought the key to success was to find a mentor who would hand me the secret map. i was wrong
mentors are great. but comrades in the trenches are 100x better
i’ve shifted my entire focus. i no longer prioritize finding people who have already made it. i prioritize finding people who are right where i am now. the other founders in the arena, covered in dust and sweat, fighting the same battles i am
here’s why this is so much more powerful
we get to share what’s working, right now
we learn from each other’s mistakes in real-time
we keep the fire alive when things get tough
building a business is lonely, especially when you’re bootstrapping from india. your friends and family don't understand the obsession. the highs are high, and the lows are crushing. having people on the same rollercoaster makes all the difference. they get it. they don’t offer vague advice from a mountain top; they offer a hand up from the trench next to you
stop searching for a mentor. start searching for your comrades