Andy Mewborn

Distribute

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Founder & Customer Support

Taplio

Co-Founder

Outreach

Enterprise Sales

Sales Engineering Lead

Scaled the early success team to 14 people.

Manager - Customer Success

Early Employee.
Specialties: Data Sync, API, Onboarding, Platform Integrations, Partner Ecosystem

Product 

Start-Up Chile

Our team was selected for Generation 11 of Start-Up Chile (the YC of South America). We provided solar energy services and installed solar power systems.

Gridlee - Co-founder & Sales

Progress Chef

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Muhuru Bay Community Microgrid Project

Designed 3kW off-grid power system
Modeled renewable energy resources at remote site
Implemented system in Kenya
Tested and installed 11-channel GSM telemetry system

Electrical Engineer

Seattle City Light

Power Systems Engineer

Distribute.so

I use to be young & cool. Now I do b2b SaaS. 

Husband. Dad. Ironman. Pilot. Taco lover. 

Founder of Distribute // Co-founder of Taplio (acq. by Lemlist) // Early @ Outreach.io.

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8 months ago, we had 0 users. Today, Distribute.so has 15,000+ users. I’ve helped build a $250M company before, but this feels different.

Building a startup is glamorized on social media. But the reality is messy. Here are the 7 ugly truths about building fast in 2025 that nobody talks about:

1. Hitting a wall is normal 
I've been stuck at revenue plateaus multiple times. It feels terrible. But you can get moving again if you don't freeze.

2. You will mess up 
I've hired the wrong people. I've built the wrong features. I've spent money on things I didn't need. It's part of the game.

3. People will copy you 
We just beat 4 competitors for a deal. They are going to look at our product and copy it. Let them. By the time they copy us, we will be onto the next thing.

4. Saying "No" is painful 
To close those 18 killer logos, we had to say "no" to hundreds of other ideas. It hurts to say no to customers. But if you try to please everyone, you please no one.

5. Cash flow is everything 
It doesn't matter how cool your idea is. If you run out of money, you die. We watch every dollar.

6. It takes longer than you think 
People overestimate what they can do in a year. And underestimate what they can do in a decade. We are playing the long game.

7. Just start 
Every successful founder started with nothing. No revenue. No customers. No audience. The only difference is they didn't quit.

I’m documenting the whole ride here. The wins. The losses. And the lessons.

Follow along if you want to see how we get to the next level. Just keep building.

Andrew Mewborn

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7 ugly truths about building fast in 2025

Everyone told me I was crazy. "You can't sell to Enterprise logos without a massive sales team." "You can't be Product-Led and Sales-Led at the same time."

I disagreed. We have 15,000+ users on our self-serve app. But we also just closed 18 massive killer logos in 3 months.

Here is the 7-step playbook we used to move upmarket without losing our soul:

1. We stayed lean intentionally 
Most founders hire 10 reps the moment they get traction. We didn't. We used our own product to handle the volume.

2. We looked at our own backyard 
We didn't buy cold lists. We looked at our 15,000 free users. We found the ones who were using the product every day. Then we asked them: "Who is your boss?"

3. We sold the Result, not the Method killer 
Buyers don't care how your tech works. They care about the problem disappearing. We showed them exactly how Distribute would solve their problem in week 1.

4. We gave before we asked 
We didn't try to trap them in long contracts immediately. We let them use the product. We let them see the value. Trust is built by giving, not taking.

5. We stopped chasing shortcuts 
We didn't use clever tricks. We just focused on making the product 1% better every day. Word of mouth is the only growth strategy that lasts.

6. We kept the team tiny 
We are doing millions in revenue potential with a team that fits in a minivan. This keeps us profitable. And it keeps us hungry.

7. We worked in public 
I shared the wins and the losses on LinkedIn. This built trust with buyers before we ever spoke to them. They felt like they knew us.

TAKEAWAY: You don't need to follow the Silicon Valley rules. You don't need to raise $100M. You don't need a fancy office. You just need a product that people love. And the guts to do it your way.

They said you can't sell Enterprise without a suit.

had our quarterly all-hands today

CEO said we're "laser-focused on execution"

CTO said we're "moving fast and breaking things"

CFO said we have "18 months of runway"

VP Sales said we're "building a repeatable sales motion"

i asked "what does any of that mean?"

got pulled into a 1-on-1 about "culture fit"

turns out "what does that mean?" is not a growth mindset question

i'm now "transitioning to focus on other opportunities"

which means i have 2 weeks to find another company where nobody knows what they're talking about

shouldn't be hard

I helped build Outreach to $250M in revenue. I helped over 4,000 people grow on LinkedIn. Now, I have 15,000+ users on my new company, Distribute.so

I have seen the movie before. And I can tell you that the sequel is very different from the original.

Back in 2015, the playbook was simple: Force the sale. Hire an army of BDRs. Buy a massive list of emails. Send thousands of messages a day. It worked then. It doesn't work now.

Here are the 6 things that have changed in the last 10 years:

1. Buyers ignore the noise 
Email open rates have tanked. Sending more messages doesn't work anymore. You have to earn their attention, not demand it.

2. Don't push, attract 
You can't force a sale anymore. You have to create interest through content and brand. Then you capture that interest when they are ready.

3. Small teams are winning 
We closed 18 killer deals with a tiny team. You don't need 50 reps. You need a few seniors who know what they are doing.

4. Reputation is the new advantage 
Features get copied in a week. But they can't copy who you are. Your personal brand is the most efficient sales channel that exists.

5. Easy beats Powerful 
killer software used to be clunky and expensive. Now, the best tools feel like consumer apps. If it feels like work, they won't use it.

6. Speed over Forecasts 
We don't try to predict every dollar. We try to move fast. We launch, we test, we fix. Speed is the only advantage a startup really has.

TAKEAWAY: If you are still running the 2015 playbook, you are working too hard. The game has changed. You can either complain about it, or you can adapt. We chose to adapt. And it's working.

I helped build Outreach.io to $250M in revenue

I just beat 4 competitors to win a killer contract. We didn't have the most features. We didn't have the biggest sales team. But we have 15,000+ users and just closed our 18th killer logo in 3 months.

How did we do it? We realized that the old way of selling software is broken. Most founders try to build everything for everyone. They add buttons, settings, and complex workflows. They think "more features" equals "more value."

They are wrong. In 2025, buyers are overwhelmed. They don't want another tool they have to learn. They want something that just works.

Here is the 7-step playbook we used to win on Simplicity:

1. Go where the big fish swim 
We didn't wait for them to come to us. We found where they were hanging out and showed up.

2. Prove it, don't pitch it 
Our competitors sent 40-page slide decks. We sent a link to the product. If you have to explain how it works, it's too complicated.

3. The "Zero-Training" Standard 
We built Distribute so a 5th grader could use it. If a user needs a certification to use your tool, you have already lost. Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

4. Escape the "Feature Trap" 
Customers will ask for a million things. We said "no" to 90% of them. We only built the things that made the core product faster and easier.

5. Sell it yourself 
I didn't hire a VP of Sales to figure this out. I did it myself. Founders should sell until at least $500K ARR because nobody knows the product like you do.

6. Find the "Aha!" instantly 
We found the one specific thing that made users say "wow." Then we made that experience happen in under 60 seconds.

7. Let the product drive the deal 
When the product is simple, the champion can sell it internally for you. They don't need you to fly in for a demo. They just show their boss, and the boss gets it.

TAKEAWAY: Startups are hard. But in 2025, complex startups are impossible. Stop building more. Start building simpler. That is how you win.

I just beat 4 competitors to win a killer contract

intern: "should I add my phone number to my email signature?"

CEO: "absolutely, we're accessible"

intern: "what about my LinkedIn?"

CEO: "yes, we're modern"

intern: "calendar booking link?"

CEO: "of course, we're efficient"

intern: "headshot?"

CEO: "why not, we're human"

intern sends first email

signature is 47 lines long

includes:

• 3 phone numbers
• 4 social media links
• calendar link
• company tagline
• legal disclaimer
• "Sent from my iPhone"
• sustainability notice about not printing emails
• AI-generated motivational quote

the actual email says "sounds good"

we promoted them to Head of Email Excellence

I spent 3 hours on a crap ton of follow-ups at Outreach while we scaled to $250M. Now our 15,000+ Distribute users do better follow-ups in 30 seconds. After closing 18 deals in the past few months, I learned something most founders miss: complexity kills deals, simplicity closes them.

Here's why the best salespeople are deleting tools, not adding them:

1// YOUR BUYERS DON’T WANT YOUR 55-SLIDE DECK

They want one page with what you discussed, the ROI, and next steps.

We tracked 10,000+ deals.

Average time on slide decks? 47 seconds.

Average time on simple deal pages? 8 minutes.


2// YOUR CHAMPION CAN’T SELL INTERNALLY WITH MEETING NOTES

They need a business case, ROI calculator, and executive summary.

Not a transcript.

When we switched from sending 27 attachments to one link, deal velocity increased MUCHO.


3// EVERY TOOL YOU ADD CREATES ANOTHER PLACE TO LOSE

The average rep uses 10+ tools for follow-ups.

Fathom for notes. Loom for demos. Google Docs for emails. Canva for slides.

The winners? They use one tool that does it all.


4// SIMPLICITY SPREADS FASTER THAN FEATURES

When we made Distribute dead simple, word-of-mouth exploded.

No training needed. No change management.

Just send your follow-up in 30 seconds and move on.


TAKEAWAY:

I watched Outreach grow because it simplified prospecting.

Now I'm watching Distribute grow because it simplifies follow-ups.

The pattern is clear.

Simplicity isn't just a feature.

It's a moat.

We beat 4 competitors  with 90% fewer features

prospect: "tell me about your product"

me: "what if I told you that you could save 20 hours per week?"

prospect: "how?"

me: "great question. let me share my screen. can you see this?"

prospect: "yes"

me: "perfect. so imagine your current workflow..."

**proceeds to spend 40 minutes describing their own job back to them**

me: "...and that's where we come in"

prospect: "what does your product actually do?"

me: "I'm going to send over some case studies and let's reconnect next week"

booked the follow-up

still haven't answered what we do

this is sales

investors rejected our pitch deck last month

they said our projections were "unrealistic"

we were forecasting $100M ARR by year 2 with zero marketing spend

i asked "don't you believe in product-led growth?"

they said "you have 3 customers"

so i updated the deck

changed "customers" to "enterprise partners"

changed "3" to "a curated selection of design partners"

changed "$47 MRR" to "high-intent early revenue signals"

we raised $8M Series A last week

words matter more than numbers

Last week I asked 4,000+ sellers how long they spend on follow-ups. 73% said 2-3 hours. That's 750 hours per year writing emails nobody reads. I helped build Outreach to $250M, and even we were wasting time on follow-ups.

Here's the math that'll make you sick:

Let's say you close 20 deals per year. Each deal takes 5 calls. Each call needs a 3-hour follow-up. That's 300 hours. Or 37.5 work days. You're spending 2 months per year on admin work.

**screams at sky***

While you write follow-ups, your competitors are on their next call.

Here's what actually works in 2025:

1// Stop crafting. Start automating.

AI can write better follow-ups than you.
It remembers everything. Never forgets the ROI discussion.
Includes the right case studies.
Our 15,000 users proved this.

2// Stop sending files. Send experiences.

PDFs get lost.
Attachments get ignored.
But a personalized page? That gets shared with the CFO.
We see 3x higher engagement on deal pages vs traditional follow-ups.

3// Stop hoping. Start tracking.

You need to know when the CFO views pricing. When legal downloads the contract. When your deal goes cold.

Email can't tell you this. 

The sellers crushing quota aren't working harder.

They're working different.

They turned 3-hour follow-ups into 30 seconds.

And their buyers actually engage.

Holy sh*t, right?

You waste 37.5 days per year on follow-ups

I helped scale Outreach to $250M. Then I started my own company and made every mistake I swore I never would. Here are the 6 dumbest things I did building Distribute to 15,000 users:

1// I spent 3 months building features nobody asked for

We had a roadmap. It was beautiful. Customers wanted something else entirely. I should have talked to 50 more people before writing a single line of code.


2// I chased logos instead of problems

Early on, I got excited when big names showed interest. I bent the product to fit them. They churned anyway. The customers who stayed were the ones whose problem we actually solved.


3// I wrote follow-up copy like a robot

I'm embarrassed to show you our early emails. Corporate garbage. The moment I started writing like a human, reply rates doubled.


4// I ignored my own LinkedIn audience for 6 months

I had built a following. I knew how to create content. But I thought "real companies" needed paid ads and SDR teams. Wrong. My posts still drive more pipeline than anything else.


5// I hired before I had a repeatable process

Brought on help too early. They failed. It wasn't their fault. I didn't have a playbook to hand them yet.


6// I thought the product would sell itself

It doesn't. Nothing does. Even great products need someone to explain why they matter.


TAKEAWAY:

Building a startup is just a series of mistakes.

The winners aren't the ones who avoid them.

They're the ones who make them faster and don't repeat them.

I'm still making mistakes every week.

But at least they're new ones.

I made every mistake I swore I never would

spent all morning analyzing our competitors

Competitor A: raised $50M, has 200 employees, beautiful website
Competitor B: raised $30M, has enterprise clients, won industry awards
Competitor C: bootstrapped to $10M ARR, profitable, amazing product

Us: 1 founders, $a couple mil raised, website built on Webflow template, LinkedIn is our entire marketing strategy

but here's the thing...

we respond to customer emails in under 5 minutes

our competitors take 3 business days

we shipped 12 features last month

they shipped a new font

we're not better funded

we're not better positioned

we're just more desperate

and in B2B SaaS, desperation scales

posted "what if we just... listened to customers?" on LinkedIn

38,000 impressions

427 comments saying "this is so true"

16 VCs sent connection requests

got invited to speak at a SaaS conference

my talk is titled "Revolutionary Customer-Centric Strategies for Modern B2B"

it's a 45-minute presentation on literally just talking to people who pay you

they're paying me $5k to speak

i'm writing a book about it called "The Listening Framework"

it's 280 pages explaining how to have conversations

pre-orders are through the roof

disruption is just common sense with better marketing

We just won a deal against 4 established competitors. They had 10X the funding, bigger brands, and fancier demos. But we won all 4 times. After helping 4,000+ people grow on LinkedIn and scaling Outreach to $250M, I knew exactly why: buyers don't want more tools, they want less work.

Here's how we beat everyone:

Competitor 1: 55 features, 3-hour onboarding
Us: 3 features that actually matter, 5-minute setup

Competitor 2: "AI-powered intelligence platform"
Us: "Your follow-up in 30 seconds"

Competitor 3: 47-page implementation guide
Us: Chrome extension. Click. Done.

Competitor 4: $500/month per user
Us: $49/month. Everything included.

**drops mic**

Here's what I learned closing our first big deals:

1// FEATURES ARE A TAX ON YOUR BUYERS

Every feature needs explaining.
Every option needs deciding.
Every setting needs configuring.
We do one thing perfect instead of 50 things okay.

2// COMPLEXITY IS WHERE DEALS GO TO DIE

The moment a buyer says "let me check with IT," you lost.
The moment they need training, you lost.
Make it so simple they can start now.

3// YOUR CHAMPION NEEDS TO LOOK SMART

They don't win by showing a complex tool.
They win by solving a problem fast.
Give them a quick win, not a science project.

We have 15,000+ users not because we're the best.

But because we're the simplest.

And in 2025, simple beats everything.

Every. Single. Time. YALL.

Step by step ↓

Let me tell you what's really going on…

When a prospect says "we don't have budget"…

They're not broke.

They just spent $47 on DoorDash last night. They've got budget for a new CRM. Budget for that conference in Miami.

What they DON'T have?

A reason to fight for YOUR deal.

See… right now, they're sitting in some internal meeting. Your proposal is open on their screen. And their CFO asks:

"Why do we need this?"

And your prospect?

They freeze.

They fumble.

They can't remember what you said. Can't articulate the ROI. Can't justify the spend.

So the deal dies. Not because of "budget." Because you made THEM do the selling.

That's on you.

Here's the fix:

Send them a Deal Summary BEFORE they go dark.

One page. One link. Everything they need to sell this deal internally:

→ The bleeding-neck problem you're solving 
→ The cost of doing NOTHING (this is the killer) 
→ Exactly what you're proposing 
→ What happens next

You do the selling. They just forward the link.

Takes 2 minutes. Saves you from chasing ghosts for 3 weeks.

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Year 1: "we're pre-product-market fit, iterating rapidly"
Translation: nobody wants this

Year 2: "we're finding early signals of PMF"
Translation: 2 customers didn't churn

Year 3: "we've achieved strong product-market fit"
Translation: we stopped pivoting because we're tired

Year 4: "we're scaling past PMF into market domination"
Translation: we hired a VP of Sales who convinced us we're doing great

Year 5: "we're exploring strategic alternatives"
Translation: acquisition talks because we never actually found PMF

Year 6: got acquired for $8M by a company that will shut us down in 9 months

called it a "successful exit"

changed LinkedIn title to "Founder & CEO (Exited)"

already working on the next one

customer: "can you add dark mode?"
us: "it's on the roadmap"

customer: "can you fix this bug?"
us: "it's on the roadmap"

customer: "can you add SSO?"
us: "it's on the roadmap"

customer: "can we see the roadmap?"
us: "that's on the roadmap"

our roadmap is a Google Doc titled "stuff_we_might_do_idk.doc"

it hasn't been updated since 2023

we closed $2M ARR this year

turns out "it's on the roadmap" is enterprise software for "leave me alone"

Sellers

What’s more dangerous for sales teams: bad managers or bad AI tools?

A) Bad managers – morale killer
B) Bad AI – data chaos
C) Both – one demotivates, the other misleads
D) Neither – blame the process, not the tools

P.S. - My AI handles 90% of my sales process now—prospecting, follow-ups, closing. Set it up in 90 seconds: https://lnkd.in/eNYQ3DeQ

What’s more dangerous for sales teams: bad managers or bad AI tools?

Sellers

What’s the biggest shift in sales since 2020?

A) Buyers research more than sellers
B) Remote selling is the new normal
C) Champions have more power than AEs
D) Product-led growth changed everything

P.S. - Turns out I've been following up like an IDIOT for 5 years. This 90-second quiz showed me my actual follow-up style (and how to fix it): www.distribute.so/quiz

Sellers

Would you take feedback from an AI “sales coach”?

A) Yes – No bias, just data
B) Maybe – Only if it knows context
C) No – You can’t coach without empathy
D) I already do — ChatGPT’s my therapist

P.S. - My AI handles 90% of my sales process now—prospecting, follow-ups, closing. Set it up in 90 seconds: www.distribute.so/quiz

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Gav Blaxberg

People don’t just work for a paycheck; they work for fulfillment.

If your employees don’t feel valued or supported, they’ll seek better options elsewhere.

A thriving workplace is built on trust, recognition, and a sense of belonging.

It's about investing in your people, fostering growth, and creating an inclusive culture.

When employees feel connected to their work and team, they choose to stay.

Here are 12 essential reasons why your employees never quit when they are:

𝟏. 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐝 
↳ Their contributions are recognized and appreciated.

𝟐. 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 
↳ They receive the resources and guidance needed to succeed.

𝟑. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝 
↳ Their roles push them to grow and develop new skills.

𝟒. 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 
↳ They have the autonomy to make meaningful decisions.

𝟓. 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 
↳ Their opinions and insights are taken seriously.

𝟔. 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 
↳ Their values match the company’s mission and culture.

𝟕. 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 
↳ They’re given responsibilities that reflect confidence in their abilities.

𝟖. 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 
↳ They have a healthy work-life balance that respects personal time.

𝟗. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 
↳ They feel part of a strong, supportive team culture.

𝟏𝟎. 𝐑𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 
↳ Their compensation and benefits reflect their value to the company.

𝟏𝟏. 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 
↳ Their hard work and achievements are publicly celebrated.

𝟏𝟐. 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 
↳ They feel a sense of stability and confidence in their role and the company.

For you, what is the reason you stay on the team? 

Share below! ⬇️ 

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What holds most people back
isn't time or age—
it's waiting for permission.

We wait for:

→ The "right" moment.
→ Someone to validate our idea.
→ A perfect plan to appear.

But no one’s coming to hand you a permission slip.

You have to give it to yourself.

When I took my first leap,
I didn’t have everything figured out.

What I had was a reason—and the courage to start.

The truth? Most people delay their dreams
not because they’re incapable,
but because they’re scared to act without approval.

You don’t need a degree, title, or milestone
to start becoming who you want to be.

You just need to decide it’s time.

So—what would you do
if you stopped waiting for permission?

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No one gets experience without starting somewhere!

Don't let unrealistic job requirements hold you back.

If you've ever felt like you're being asked for the impossible—you're not alone. 

Here’s how to get ahead in a market that demands experience before it even gives you a chance:

1. Experience isn't always about time
↳ Employers care about what you've achieved, not just how long you've been working.
↳ Focus on results and how you can make an impact now.

2. Your experience is broader than you think
↳ Think outside the traditional job box—volunteer work, side gigs, and projects all count as experience.
↳ Get creative with how you showcase what you've done.

3. Skills over years
↳ Learning fast and mastering key skills is more valuable than having decades of experience.
↳ Invest in courses or hands-on projects that can give you the expertise you need—quickly.

4. Network and learn from others
↳ Who you know can help you get your foot in the door faster than experience alone.
↳ Build genuine relationships with people who can support your career growth.

5. Change the narrative around "inexperience"
↳ Youth and fresh ideas can be an asset, not a disadvantage.
↳ Highlight your adaptability, energy, and willingness to learn as strengths.

6. Don't wait for the perfect job
↳ Start where you are. Launch a personal project, take on freelance work, or create something that showcases your skills.
↳ Action beats waiting for the perfect opportunity.

7. Embrace rejection and keep moving
↳ Every "no" is an opportunity to learn and improve.
↳ Use feedback to tweak your approach and come back stronger.

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P.S.

Your career journey doesn't have to follow a set path.
⛔️ Don't let experience requirements stop you from applying.
⛔️ Don't wait for "perfect" to start.
⛔️ Don’t let setbacks hold you back.

What’s one action you can take today to start breaking through?

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Too many people believe that once school ends, learning stops.

That mindset is the fastest way to limit your potential.

The truth is:
Self-education is where real growth happens.

No curriculum.
No teachers pushing you.
No deadlines forcing your hand.

Just you vs. your ambition.

The world rewards those who take ownership of their own learning.

Because knowledge acquired by choice, not obligation, is powerful.

It's the difference between surviving and thriving.

Here's the 5-step framework I follow when self-educating:

1. Find a burning curiosity 🔥
 ↳ What topic would you study even if no one paid you?
 ↳ That’s usually where your edge will develop.

2. Break it down into skills 📚
 ↳ Big goals are overwhelming. Skills are manageable.
 ↳ Focus on one small skill at a time.

3. Set up a daily learning sprint 🚀
 ↳ 10–20 minutes daily.
 ↳ Consistency beats intensity.

4. Apply what you learn immediately 🛠️
 ↳ Knowledge without action fades fast.
 ↳ Try, fail, tweak, and repeat.

5. Reflect and adjust 🧠
 ↳ Every 30 days, ask:
 "Am I better than I was a month ago?"

 ↳ If yes, double down. If no, pivot.

At the end of the day:

Those who self-educate control their future.
Those who don't, leave it to chance.

Which skill are you teaching yourself right now?

Let’s hold each other accountable in the comments ⬇️

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No paycheck is worth your peace of mind.

A toxic work environment will drain you, change you, and leave you feeling less than who you are.

Here's the hard truth:

If your workplace consistently puts your well-being last, it’s time to put yourself first.

↳ Your mental health matters. 
Don’t sacrifice it for a job that doesn’t value you.

↳ Leaving isn't quitting; it’s choosing yourself. 
You deserve a place where you’re respected and supported.

↳ Boundaries are non-negotiable. 
Remember, you can’t pour from an empty cup.

Prioritize your mental health.

Because no job is worth losing yourself.

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Fear isn’t in failing.

It’s in staying stuck.
Not trying. Not risking. Not moving.

The ones who grow don’t wait for certainty.
They step, stumble, and rise again.

Here’s how trying transforms you 👇

1.)
It teaches resilience
Every setback is a lesson.
Every failure, a blueprint for growth.

2.)
It expands your limits
What felt impossible yesterday
becomes doable tomorrow.

3.)
It fuels courage
Action beats fear every time.
Even a small step forward counts.

4.)
It uncovers potential
You never know how far you can go
until you try.

5.)
It ignites momentum
One attempt sparks the next.
One failure opens the path to mastery.

Don’t fear failing.
Fear the regret of never starting.

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Most people stop learning after school.
Top performers never do.

The difference isn’t talent.
It’s mindset — and how they treat growth.

Here’s how high performers think:

1/ Stay Coachable, Always
 ↳ They seek feedback like it's gold
 ↳ Ego down. Awareness up.

2/ Learn Beyond the Job
 ↳ 85% of career success comes from soft skills
 ↳ They master communication, influence, adaptability

3/ Build a Skill Stack
 ↳ Not just one strength — multiple
 ↳ They combine knowledge across domains for compounding value

4/ Treat Learning Like a Habit
 ↳ 15 mins a day compounds to 90+ hours a year
 ↳ They don’t wait for permission — they create momentum

5/ Apply What You Learn
 ↳ Reading isn't enough — action is the edge
 ↳ Real learning = feedback loops + execution

If you want to rise fast, don’t just work harder.

Learn faster. Learn smarter.

What’s something you’re learning right now? 👇

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Stop glorifying a busy life over a peaceful mind. It's costing you more than you think ⬇️

I used to chase productivity as if it was the only marker of success.

Work more. Achieve more. Rest less. Repeat.

But I realized the hard way:

The hustle comes with hidden costs.

Here's why constantly grinding doesn't mean you're truly winning:

❌ Chronic Stress

When you're always in 'go mode,' your body never gets the chance to reset. This can lead to anxiety, sleep issues, and long-term health problems.

❌ Shallow Connections

Being busy 24/7 leaves little room for genuine moments with loved ones. Your relationships start to feel like checkboxes, not meaningful bonds.

❌ Diminished Creativity

Overworking narrows your focus. True creativity and problem-solving often happen when your mind has space to wander and recharge.

❌ Burnout Masked as Success

You might feel accomplished for pushing through, but long-term exhaustion can leave you empty when the initial pride wears off.

The solution? Balance.

Success isn’t just measured in milestones hit; it's about feeling fulfilled while achieving them.

Do you agree or disagree? 

Let’s talk below ⬇️

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Being good at your job isn't enough.
Being great to work with? That's a career advantage.

Let me save you a few hard lessons:

Your résumé might open doors—
But your energy, empathy, and how you make others feel?
That’s what keeps you in the room.

Here’s what no one teaches you about career success:

1. Skills Get You Noticed. Behavior Gets You Remembered.
 ↳ People hire competence.
 ↳ They promote connection.
 ↳ Soft skills = Hard leverage.

2. Your Work Isn’t Just What You Deliver.
 ↳ It’s how others feel working alongside you.
 ↳ Clarity beats chaos.
 ↳ Respect outlasts results.

3. Reputation Travels Faster Than Results.
 ↳ “Good to work with” spreads faster than “hardworking.”
 ↳ Be the teammate people recommend without being asked.

4. Emotional Intelligence Scales.
 ↳ Especially in fast-paced, high-pressure teams.
 ↳ Calm is contagious.
 ↳ So is chaos.

5. EQ > Ego.
 ↳ Leave your title at the door.
 ↳ Bring your listening skills in.

6. The Best Leaders Make Others Feel Seen.
 ↳ Validation isn’t soft.
 ↳ It’s strategy.

You don’t need to be the smartest in the room.

But if you can make others feel safe, seen, and supported—
You’ll never be forgotten.

Because people forget slides, tasks, and titles.

But they never forget how you made them feel.

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The Ultimate Leadership Formula:

Vision + Empathy + Support = Leadership

All three components are essential for effective leadership. But remove just one, and the formula falters.

↳ Without Vision:

A leader becomes aimless, lacking direction and purpose. They may struggle to inspire their team, leading to confusion and disengagement as goals become unclear.

↳ Without Empathy:

A leader risks isolation, failing to connect with their team’s needs and feelings. This disconnection can create a culture of resentment, where team members feel undervalued and unheard.

↳ Without Support:

A leader encounters stagnation, unable to foster growth and development within their team. Without support, innovative ideas may go unrecognized, and progress stalls.

👇 So, it’s crucial to nurture all three parts of this formula:

1. Vision:
Cultivate a clear and inspiring vision. Regularly communicate it to your team, ensuring everyone is aligned and motivated to achieve shared goals.

2. Empathy:
Practice active listening and understanding. Make an effort to connect with your team members, acknowledging their perspectives and needs.

3. Support:
Provide the resources and encouragement your team needs to thrive. Empower them to take initiative and embrace challenges, fostering a culture of collaboration and growth.

Embrace this formula, and watch how it transforms your leadership approach.

The true measure of a leader is their ability to uplift and unite their team.

Adapted by: Victoria Repa

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Time is the one resource we can never get back.

When someone gives you theirs, they’re not just showing up—they’re sharing a piece of their life.

It’s in the conversations that last longer than expected,
the guidance offered without expectation,
the patience when you stumble,
and the attention that makes you feel seen.

Appreciate it.
Honor it.
And when you can, pay it forward.

Presence isn’t a gesture.
It’s the gift that actually shapes lives.

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📣 The quiet moments matter more than the applause.

Remember:

Everyone starts with an empty audience.
Every founder, creator, or dreamer faces that lonely beginning.

Building quietly takes grit.
You learn to keep showing up, to validate your own effort, and to clap for yourself.

And if you’re walking alone — keep going.
Silence doesn’t mean you’re unseen; it means you’re in the chapter most people skip.

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People notice the celebrations.
Few notice the struggle that came before.

Not the late nights.
Not the doubts.
Not the steps you took alone.

Support isn’t just a pat on the back when you succeed.
It’s the steady hand when no one’s watching.

True recognition starts long before the applause.

So before you chase congratulations,
ask yourself:

Who’s walking with you now,
when no one else sees?

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Don’t let someone else’s opinion define your reality.

Here’s why it matters:

Other people’s judgments don’t shape your potential.
They only shape the version of yourself you let them see.

Worse, letting their voices take over can hold you back from growth, confidence, and opportunity.

But here’s the good news: you can take control.

Here’s how:

1️⃣ Know Your Worth
 ↳ Value your skills, time, and perspective
 ↳ Don’t wait for someone else to validate it

2️⃣ Set Boundaries
 ↳ Protect your mental and emotional space
 ↳ Limit the influence of toxic opinions

3️⃣ Trust Your Judgment
 ↳ Your instincts are informed by experience
 ↳ Let them guide decisions, not external voices

4️⃣ Focus on Growth, Not Approval
 ↳ Learn, fail, and improve for yourself
 ↳ External validation is a bonus, not a requirement

5️⃣ Surround Yourself With Support
 ↳ Seek people who challenge, not diminish you
 ↳ Their feedback builds, it doesn’t break

Your reality is yours to define.

Stop letting others write your story and start living it fully.

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There’s a moment in everyone’s life when a choice looks small on the surface…
but costs far more than it shows.

It usually starts quietly.
A compromise here.
A shrug there.
A little bending so things stay “peaceful.”

And before you know it, you’re negotiating with your own integrity just to keep the room calm.

The tricky part?
Losing yourself doesn’t happen in one dramatic scene.
It happens in tiny agreements you make against your better judgment.

And the invoice always arrives later:
resentment, exhaustion, a version of yourself you barely recognize.

Self-respect isn’t loud, but it’s firm.
It’s the line that keeps you whole when everything else tries to pull you apart.

If something requires you to shrink, silence yourself, or betray what you know is right—
that’s not an opportunity.
That’s a warning.

You can rebuild money.
You can rebuild relationships.

But rebuilding the trust you have in yourself… that’s the most expensive repair you'll ever make.

Walk away from anything that asks you to abandon who you are.
Nothing is worth that kind of price.

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Most people chase “great work.”
But great work isn’t an outcome — it’s a by-product of alignment.

You feel it the moment you stop forcing paths that don’t fit.
The moment you quit trying to love something that drains you.
The moment your effort starts to flow instead of fight.

That’s when the work gets sharper.
That’s when the ideas land cleaner.
That’s when consistency stops feeling like discipline and starts feeling like oxygen.

Here’s how to move toward work that actually lights you up:

1. Follow the pull, not the pressure
 ↳ The work you’re built for feels magnetic long before it feels logical.

2. Study your energy, not just your skills
 ↳ What you return to without being asked is your compass.

3. Protect your curiosity
 ↳ It’s the earliest signal of a path worth exploring.

4. Stop settling for work that shrinks you
 ↳ “Comfortable” is often just slowly losing altitude.

Quiet truth:

You don’t find your thing by thinking harder.
You find it by refusing to settle for anything less than something you can love.

Great work isn’t discovered.
It’s uncovered.
One aligned decision at a time.

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