So, you’re thinking about taking the leap?
Good for you. Everyone should try building something of their own at least once in their life. But let’s not romanticize it. The path of entrepreneurship is not just laptops and lattes. It’s isolation, anxiety, and a hundred decisions every week that might not pay off for months — or ever.
So before you dive in, treat this article like a pre-flight checklist. Ask yourself these five questions. Not just to confirm you’re ready — but to build a system that won’t collapse when the first storm hits.
Let’s begin.
1. Do I Have at Least 3 Months of Savings?
This one’s brutal but essential.
You might be excited to build the next great SaaS tool or e-commerce brand. But excitement doesn’t pay rent. Ask yourself: Can I survive three months without earning a single taka?
If your answer is “no,” you’re not ready. Not because you lack drive, but because your brain won’t let you focus when bills are due. Instead of working on your product, you’ll be panic-applying to Upwork gigs or thinking about how to borrow money from your cousin.
2. What’s My Plan (Really)?
“I’ll build a SaaS tool.”
Great. But what’s the plan? How will people find it? Who is it for? How will it make money?
Don’t overcomplicate it. You don’t need a fancy 40-slide pitch deck. Just write a personal roadmap — one that answers these core questions:
- What am I building?
- Who is it for?
- How will I reach them?
- What will I charge (or how will I monetize)?
- What does my next 30 days look like?
This plan is for your eyes only. It’s not for investors or friends. It’s for clarity. And trust me — when you write it down, things become real.
3. Are Any of My Side Projects Earning Money (Even a Little)?
Entrepreneurs are tinkerers. You’ve probably tried starting something already — a blog, a small shop, a newsletter, a YouTube channel. Now ask: Is any of it making money?
Even 10 cents per month counts.
If yes — why did it work? What did you do right?
If no — ask yourself:
- Was it a good idea but bad execution?
- Did you quit too early?
- Did you promote it enough?
- Did it solve a real problem?
4. How Will I Deal With Burnout?
Burnout is not a possibility. It’s a guarantee.
At some point, your motivation will die. You’ll feel stuck. Your idea won’t grow as fast as you hoped. And no one will understand what you’re going through.
That’s where most first-time entrepreneurs give up.
The ones who survive are the ones who planned for it.
You need a burnout recovery system. What helps you recharge without derailing your progress?
- A weekly “off-day” to disconnect.
- A Sunday morning movie ritual.
- One day a month where you do absolutely nothing related to work.
- Or a friend you can talk to without pretending everything is okay.
5. What Would Be My Daily System?
Finally — your structure.
What’s your battlefield schedule?
- When do you wake up?
- Where do you work from?
- What’s your deep work window?
- When do you disconnect?
You don’t need a military-grade routine. But you do need something to anchor your day. Otherwise, you’ll wake up and get sucked into a tornado of random tasks.
Start with a simple plan. Adjust later.
Entrepreneurship isn’t just about ideas. It’s about sustainability.
These five questions won’t guarantee your success. But they will protect you from burning out, getting lost, or quitting for the wrong reasons.
So before you quit your job, light a candle, sip your coffee, and ask:
- Do I have backup money?
- Do I know what I’m doing next?
- Have I learned from past experiments?
- What will I do when I feel empty?
- How will I anchor my days?
If your answers are shaky — don’t be ashamed. Just delay the leap, and use this time to prepare better.
Because once you’re in the battlefield, there’s no going back.
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