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Danae Ringelmann
10/15/14
@ Y Combinator
To clarify your 'why', use the '5 Whys' exercise: keep asking 'why' until you reach a fundamental belief that drives your mission.
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Danae Ringelmann at Startup School SV 2014
@ Y Combinator
10/15/14
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To gain clarity on your 'why', use the '5 Whys' exercise: keep asking 'why' until you reach a core belief that drives your mission.
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Your 'why' informs your entire strategy and execution, providing clear guidelines for how to operate your business.
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Your 'why' can also attract customers who resonate with your mission, leading to unexpected opportunities for ideas that might otherwise be overlooked.
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Being clear about your 'why' helps you find the right co-founders who share your vision and passion.
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Your 'why' can guide you through challenges and help pivot your ideas; for instance, my original offline funding concept evolved into an online platform thanks to my co-founders' insights. Focusing on your 'why' helps you navigate through tough times in entrepreneurship, as it keeps you motivated to solve problems regardless of the challenges.
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Focusing on your 'why' allows you to pivot and innovate, as it keeps you open to better solutions rather than being stuck on your original idea.
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Your 'why' will help you endure the tough times in entrepreneurship; without a powerful reason, you may not stick it out.