Here’s how most people think about their lack of confidence:
" I’d be more confident if I hadn’t inherited my father’s indecisiveness…"
" If only I didn’t have such a neurotic personality, then I could be more confident…"
"If my mother had really loved me then I’d feel more confident and secure in my relationships…"
Fortunately, they’re wrong. Of course, everything from genetics to childhood experience has some influence on how confident you feel (or don’t). But by far the biggest influence on confidence is the one everyone seems to miss…
It’s your habits in the present, not the events of your past, that determine your confidence. I’ve found that there are a handful of confidence-killing habits people fall into without knowing it. And it’s these habits that are the real causes of chronically low confidence.
If you can learn to identify and work through them, you’ll find that your natural levels of confidence are much higher than you realize.
The turbulent funding landscape of 2023 in Africa's startup ecosystem has underscored crucial lessons for entrepreneurs and investors. The challenges faced by growth-stage companies have prompted a shift in mindset, emphasising profitability over aggressive expansion. The need for founders to thoroughly understand the local market, focus on obtaining minimum capital for product-market fit, and adopt a measured, longer-term approach has become evident.
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The answer is simple; be formidable. It's no secret that convincing someone to give you money to fund your dream is not easy and the difficulty of it leads founders to make the whole fundraising endeavor a complex problem that requires god-like feats of salesmanship. In this episode, Cliff goes into the secrets of securing much needed capital from investors discovered through studying Paul Graham and applying them in his fundraising journey.
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Just because other businesses may have had success with following a traditional startup growth strategy, it doesn’t mean you have to. The lean startup methodology is a way for you to use a feedback loop to test your business idea. The build-measure-learn loop is a way for you to see if there’s customer interest in your idea. If there’s not, you can use the data from your test to help you pivot and change your business plan.
In this episode Cliff talks about the Fundamentals of the lean methodology.
Join host Cliff as he demystifies the world of decentralized finance. From the basics of blockchain to the core components of DeFi, we break down the complexities into digestible insights. Discover how DeFi is reshaping traditional finance, providing accessibility, transparency, and programmability. Whether you're a crypto enthusiast or just curious about the future of finance, this episode is your guide to understanding the world of DeFi.
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Imagine a world where consumers don’t just buy products; they subscribe to experiences. This episode is your guide to understanding how the subscription economy works and how Startups can harness the power of recurring revenue models to achieve remarkable growth and sustained success.
First Principles Thinking.' Originates from physics and philosophy, First Principles Thinking encourages us to dissect complex problems into fundamental truths, challenging conventional wisdom and fostering innovative solutions.
The conjunction fallacy is an inference that a conjoint set of two or more specific conclusions is likelier than any single member of that same set, in violation of the laws of probability. It is a type of formal fallacy.
Are the earth's resources finite or we are being limited by our knowledge? Perhaps the more important question is, "Is our knowledge finite?"
Disclaimer: Everything discussed in this episode is from one of Naval Ravikant's podcast episodes. Just thought it is something worth sharing with The Disruptor Journals Community.
Everyone loves a David and Goliath story but in the business world it's not all its hyped up to be. Big businesses have become exceedingly efficient at crushing loud mouth startup founders who get into the industry declaring that they are the next big thing. So if you are or want to be a 'Disruptor', whats your move? Follow the first rule of disruption.
“It’s fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure” - Bill Gates
In this episode I talk about the 5 mistakes every startup founder should make and why it is better to make those mistakes early on and learn from them. I also share a few tips about dealing with the mistake after the fact.
Business is all about execution.
10 things to ponder o this week as you plan for your business.
In this episode of The Disruptor Journals, we explore the power of storytelling in business and why it should be a key part of your marketing strategy. Join the host, Cliff as he delves into the science behind why storytelling is such an effective tool for building brand awareness, forging emotional connections with customers, and ultimately, driving sales. You'll hear real-world examples of businesses that have successfully leveraged storytelling to build their brand, and learn tips and tricks for how you can do the same. Whether you're a startup looking to stand out in a crowded market or a established brand looking to reignite your connection with your customers, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to learn why storytelling is the best strategy for your business.
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In this episode of The Disruptor Journals we look at 3 tactics to help you get more sales that I learned from Alex Hormozi's book $100 Million Offers.
I recommend you buy the book, it's totally worth it.
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Blitzscaling -- Embrace of WWII war strategy, Blitzkrieg, by tech behemoths and it's unity with business strategies is not an exception but a true reflection about the complex and complicated world we live in. Tune in to learn about this scaling framework used by LinkedIn, Uber, Airbnb just to name a few.
Achieving product-market fit is key to a successful business venture. It means that there is market demand for what you are selling, and people are willing to pay for it because it’s better than the alternatives. 62% of startups fail because they never achieve product-market fit, which I will refer to as PMF from this point. What is PMF, how can you achieve it and most importantly how does one measure it?
Let's get into it.
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