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Failure, pivots & shutdowns

Change direction, or stop, with grace.

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How do I know if I should pivot or just keep pushing? Pivot when the evidence is screaming that customers don't want this, not when you're just having a hard month, persistence and stubbornness look id... Intermediate 2 resources → How do I emotionally recover after my startup fails? Grieve it properly, a failed startup is a real loss, and pretending you're fine just delays the recovery. Separate your self-worth from the outcome... Intermediate 3 resources →