The belief paradox

Unlearn with Nikhil Chainani

In today's day and age, our reasons are constantly questioned and our faiths are tested in real time. The rapid spread of information often requires our brain to constantly overwrite the previous code and change the output generated. Hence, it is very difficult, to be firm or static in one's approach towards many things. Sometimes, it helps. It lets us analyse, assemble, accumulate and absorb thoughts, facts and opinions, resulting in seemingly better decisions. And sometimes it can be frustrating and can lead to not being able to fixate on any decision. This dilemma is a function of many variables, openness to listen, susceptibility, self-awareness, fear of failure, motivations, to name a few. For the sake of argument, let us name this situation 'The belief paradox'. Now, take the variables defining the magnitude of 'the belief paradox' and multiply them by 100. That is what an entrepreneur faces every single day. Being a founder requires you to always be open to opinions and empathize, but close to create and protect your craft. It needs you to be vulnerable to gain trust, but strong enough to lead. It makes you fear consequences, but yet requires you to take bold decisions. It feeds into you a lot of self-doubts, but yet somehow, you are supposed to be full of conviction. It is ironic. It is beautiful. An entrepreneur, unlike anyone, is made out of the number of experiences and learning they have. The frequency of those is significantly higher in this breed. I do believe, that all decisions, right or wrong, surprisingly find an obvious justification in the retrospect. Hence, I have come to a humble conclusion, which based on my relative success/failure in the future, will be interpreted accordingly. NO ONE OPERATES WITH FULL INFORMATION So to myself and all my fellow founders out there. Do not get caught up in the belief paradox. Take judgement calls more often and embrace them. After all, nothing succeeds like success!