Key Takeaways
The solitary phase is a natural and necessary passage in the entrepreneurial journey.
Solitude, when seen as an opportunity, can foster immense personal growth and clarity of vision for solo founders.
Embracing the discomfort of solitude can build resilience, focus and self-reliance, all of which are essential traits for entrepreneurial success.
When you first launch a company, especially as a solo founder, it can feel like you’ve buried yourself deep in the ground. It’s isolated , it’s quiet and if you’re working early mornings and late at night, like I did, the darkness can quite literally envelop you.
It reminds me of the story of the seed, lying alone in the soil. “Where is the sun?” it wonders in alarm. “Where are the other seeds? Why is it so quiet? (Let’s assume