Leap of Faith Gone Wrong: Lessons from My Failed Project and What's Next

After pouring my heart and soul into the development of Conscious Baboon, I have come to the difficult decision to call it quits.

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Leap of Faith

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After 17 years in the corporate world, I decided to take a leap of faith. It wasn't because I wanted to become an entrepreneur or a startup founder. Instead, I had the itch to solve: creating a balanced and sustained healthy lifestyle.

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I wanted to create a tool to help people balance their mindset, nutrition, movement, and recovery. That's where Conscious Baboon came in - it wasn't just an idea anymore. It was becoming a reality.

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I was almost ready to launch the app, but things did not go as expected, so I quit!

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"Winners quit all the time. They just quit the right stuff at the right time." — Seth Godin.

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I wondered if quitting Conscious Baboon was the right decision, but only time would tell.

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I'll share the entire journey, including my mistakes and what I've learned, in the future.

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Failure is Personal

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It is a personal failure, not a public one. Nevertheless, it was a humbling experience that reminded me to keep my ego in check. Yes, I had lost, but I learned valuable lessons.

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Although I had made peace with the possibility of failure before starting, I was confident and determined that this concept would succeed. But yeah! Things sometimes go differently than planned.

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It is tough to call for a complete stop to everything - you cannot imagine.

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The advice

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If you ask me for one piece of advice I can share, it would be to surround yourself with the right people.

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Be cautious about who you choose to share with and whose advice you choose to listen to. 

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You will encounter naysayers and people who doubt your abilities and efforts. However, remember that their opinions are formed based on their perspectives, experiences, and beliefs and are not necessarily a reflection of your own.

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"If you want to make the wrong decision, ask everyone." — Naval.

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The most competent people don't take this step because of the fear of failure, external validation, and judgment from others.

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You must eliminate the noise and distractions around you to achieve your desired goals.

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What's next

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I am on a mission to help one million people achieve a healthy lifestyle through Conscious Baboon, a movement I have created toward this objective. With the right mindset and experience, I am excited about my next adventure.

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As for the Superhuman Switch podcast, I am passionate about speaking with executives and founders who strive to maintain a healthy lifestyle. It is inspiring for both myself and anyone who listens in.

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This whole experience and journey helped me explore my five values: Courage, Growth, Adventure, Balance, and Freedom. These values now guide everything I do.

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In another chapter, I'll share how I defined these values and how they guide me toward my next steps.

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Until next time.

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— Saf

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