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I feel like a loser (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by Plane-Neighborhood58@alien.top to c/entrepreneur@indiehackers.space

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Although I have accomplished quite a bit in my short lifetime, I’m going through a stage where I feel like a loser.

I’ve been slacking off and honestly kind of board with my business. It’s at the point where I can get by without doing much work.

Everytime I come back to my hometown my family just doesn’t get it. They don’t understand my entrepreneurial mindset.

I’m 21 years old and I’ve built an online fitness coaching business.

I’ve generated multiple six figures over the last 2-3 years.

I decided I was finished with college after my freshman year and wanted to pursue my business all the way.

I moved to San Diego and I’ve been there for about two years.

Although most people would say you’re doing amazing and killing it.

I know I could be doing better.

I want a bigger opportunity, I want to work harder, and develop a vision so huge it scares me.

I feel like my next evolution is coming up but right now I’m in the growing pains where I feel a little lost and unsure of what’s next.

I have a few ideas and I’m testing out the market for them but it’s an uncomfortable period.

I feel like I’m just coasting and not growing. It’s not a fun place to be.

Any advice?

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[–] WellsAccountancy@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I genuinely believe none of the commentators have read the body of your post, just the title...otherwise they'd be telling you that multiple 6 figures by the age of 21 is not a failure by any metric!!!

You're doing more than fine. The only potential "problem" that you've identified is the risk of complacency, which can be addressed by venturing into a new vertical or a guided approach to improving user experience within the one you're currently in.

I actually have a gym owner client with 2 locations in the US with a newly added and growing online consultancy that I can share anonymized notes/feedback on (for ethical and security considerations, I don't share details that could identify my client(s))

And your family won't understand your entrepreneurial mindset, because most people don't. If they did then they, along with most of the world, would compete away your profit margins.

As someone that was a former foster kid and has achieved many blessings in business, almost no one from my childhood believes or understands my milestones or challenges as an entrepreneur and I quickly realized that I needed to fraternize with other entrepreneurs; people that share my experiences and aspirations.

Feel free to reach out to me @ (310) 844-6683 if you wanna chat or text.

[–] purpletowel26@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Wholesome