I talk to a lot of entrepreneurs through my work, and one thing I keep hearing is how isolating the journey can be. Nobody prepares you for the emotional side. That is why I believe in building a support system just as much as a product.

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I suppose there's some truth to that. But I'd also say it's partly due to the weird lionizing of entrepreneurs and founders and the cheerleading for startup culture. It's become a thing where people creating some app or some company nobody really asked for have to talk about themselves like they're saving humanity. Nothing wrong with building a support system. But nobody is forcing them to live they way they do. And if their emotional life can't take it, they can do something that suits them better.

Absolutely feel this. When I started out, I expected late nights and tough calls, but not the loneliness. Having a solid support system saved me more than once. It’s not just about building something great, it’s about not burning out while doing it. Community makes all the difference.

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