Smart Learning Beats Solo Struggling

byDeepshikhaB

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6 months ago

DIY is good - but guided learning gets you there faster.

The Temptation to DIY Everything

When we first think about starting a business, it feels like the internet is our best friend.

We start watching free YouTube videos, following advice from ten different Instagram reels, and trying to piece everything together on your own.

It feels smart. It feels like we are being resourceful.

And yes, it is a good start. But it is not always enough.

The Slow Lane of Free Learning

Learning everything for free can be like building a house with random leftover bricks.

We might eventually make it work, but it will be a long lonely road to walk.

We will probably run into problems that make us want to quit.

We try. We struggle. And if we don’t see any results, our motivation quietly walks out the back door.

Why "Free" Sometimes Costs More

When we do everything solo, we save money but we spend our time, energy, and sometimes… our sanity.

That frustration builds up, and before we know it, we question our decision to start in the first place.

We might waste weeks trying to figure out something that could have been solved in one lesson or a five-minute conversation with someone who's been there before.

Investing Doesn’t Mean Emptying our Wallet

It is not necessary that we spend a big amount to access that kind of learning and support.

Even a small investment - a short course, or joining a supportive online community - can be a game-changer.

Quality resources cut through the noise and give us clear, step-by-step paths instead of a messy mix of half-answers.

Community: The Secret Ingredient

When we join a course or community, we are not just getting information - we are getting support.

We are surrounded by people trying to do the same thing.

Struggling alone becomes learning together. And that changes everything.

When we see progress , even if it is tiny , something magical happens.

We feel excited again. We believe in ourselves a little more.

And we want to keep going.

So when we are paying for such resources, we are not paying just for information — we are paying for clarity, support, confidence, and faster results.

Sometimes the best way to do it ourself, is to stop doing it by ourself.

What do you think are some other good things about being part of a learning community?

Have you had any small wins or lessons from it?