Diary of a Founder #44

Let’s do a little self-test today.

When you’re faced with a problem, what do you really see?

Is it just a headache to solve, or do you see an opportunity hidden within?

I’ll be honest—there was a time when I’d view challenges as roadblocks.

Running a business brings a lot of tough moments.

Some ideas I believe in deeply end up going nowhere after weeks of hard work.

Then there are real issues—tough client complaints, team challenges, projects that just don’t go as planned.

It can feel draining, almost like hitting a dead end.

My days are often packed with a combination of these.

What helps me through is shifting my mindset.

Instead of seeing problems as obstacles, I try to view them as opportunities to learn, grow, and push my limits.

This isn’t easy to do. I’ve had to consciously change my perspective every time I hit a challenge.

Now, when things don’t go as planned, I ask myself: “What’s the opportunity here? What can I learn from this?”

It’s a small shift, but it’s changed everything.

Developing a growth mindset isn’t easy, but it’s empowering.

Every setback can become a stepping stone.

So, what about you? Fixed mindset or growth mindset?