*98% of startups die because they focus on the wrong things. They build teams instead of businesses, seek approval instead of validation, and scale before they sell.

Use the scorecard below to identify exactly where you are leaking resources.*

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👇 Self-Diagnosis Scorecard

Instruction: Check every box that applies to your current situation. If you check more than 3, stop building and fix them immediately.

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🧠 Head Mistakes (Mindset)

• [ ] I am building my "dream product" rather than solving a verified pain.
• [ ] I catch myself seeking approval ("Do you like it?") instead of validation (Cash).
• [ ] I often confuse being "busy" (tasks/meetings) with making actual progress.
• [ ] I feel afraid to kill or pivot an idea because I've already invested time in it.
• [ ] I am taking advice from people (friends/family) who haven't built anything.
• [ ] I am building a "team" (hiring/branding) before I have built a business (sales).
• [ ] I am avoiding sales or direct outreach because it feels "uncomfortable."

🎯 Focus Mistakes (Strategy)

• [ ] I am trying to do everything at once (product, marketing, brand, hiring).
• [ ] I cannot name one specific person who needs this; I am building for "everyone."
• [ ] I am doing customer interviews, but I don't know exactly what I'm looking for.
• [ ] I am chasing a "feature list" instead of solving one core problem.
• [ ] I struggle to say "no" to new ideas or suggestions.