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The Brutal Truth: Why Genuine Business Isn’t For The Weak

BY Steve Biko Wafula · November 30, 2024 09:11 am

Business is not a game for those who sit back and “manifest” success without effort. It’s a battlefield where only the toughest survive—those willing to bleed, fail, and endure ridicule, only to rise stronger. If you’re not ready to fight through the fire, walk away now.

The world is full of people who will urge you to “play it safe” or “take it slow.” Don’t be fooled. Their advice isn’t meant to help you; it’s meant to keep you small. Your ambition reminds them of their mediocrity, and your success threatens their comfort. They’ll try to drag you down because your courage exposes their cowardice.

Success follows a simple but brutal formula: take risks no one else dares, work harder than everyone else, and outlast every obstacle in your path. It’s not glamorous, it’s not easy, but it works. If you’re waiting for an easier route, you’ll never find it.

The grind isn’t meant to be beautiful. It’s messy, painful, and exhausting. But that’s where true success is forged—in the chaos, in the struggle, in the relentless pursuit of what others call impossible.

Stop complaining about how tough it is. Competition isn’t your enemy; it’s a mirror, reflecting the areas where you need to grow. If you’re whining about how hard business is, then maybe you’re not cut out for it. Life is hard, and business is harder. Only those who embrace the grind will rise above it.

Every failure is a lesson in disguise. If you’re not learning from your mistakes, you’re wasting them. Failing the same way twice isn’t bad luck—it’s laziness. Genuine entrepreneurs don’t repeat mistakes; they use them as stepping stones to greatness.

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The brutal truth is that most entrepreneurs fail because they’re not willing to pay the price. They dream of success but fear the sacrifice it demands. They crave applause without putting in the effort. Business has no sympathy for the half-hearted.

There’s no room for hesitation in this world. You’re either fully committed or not at all. Fence-sitting gets you crushed, caught between those who are all in and those who’ve already quit.

Success isn’t something you’re owed—it’s something you earn. The market doesn’t reward intentions or wishes; it rewards those who outwork, outthink, and outlast everyone else.

Business isn’t a playground; it’s a war zone. The battle isn’t just against competitors—it’s against yourself. You must conquer the weaker version of yourself that chooses comfort over growth, fear over action, and excuses over responsibility.

Your biggest enemy is not the market, not the competition, but the voice inside you that says, “This is too hard.” To win, that voice must be silenced. The version of you that settles for less must die for the stronger one to emerge.

No one is coming to save you. No one cares about your success as much as you do. Whether you thrive or fail is entirely your responsibility. This truth can either be your greatest burden or your greatest freedom.

The market owes you nothing. It doesn’t care about your dreams, your struggles, or your excuses. It only rewards value, persistence, and resilience. If your business isn’t growing, it’s on you to create, adapt, and innovate.

Resources aren’t found—they’re built. If you’re blaming your lack of tools or opportunities, you’re missing the point. The best entrepreneurs create solutions from thin air. What you lack in resources, you must make up for in determination.

Risk is the price of entry. If you’re not willing to risk comfort, security, or even failure, then you’re not ready to succeed. Those who play it safe will never taste greatness.

Fear and failure are inevitable, but they’re not barriers—they’re fuel. The greatest successes are born from those who learn to thrive in discomfort. Stop avoiding fear and start using it.

Time is the most valuable resource you have. Every minute wasted on distractions or self-pity is stolen from your future success. Guard your time as fiercely as you guard your dreams.

The world doesn’t wait for those who hesitate. While you’re deliberating, someone bolder and hungrier is taking your place. Business rewards the proactive, not the passive.

No one cares whether you succeed or fail except for you. Your belief in your vision must be unshakable, because it’s the foundation of everything you build. If you don’t believe in yourself, why should anyone else?

The clock is ticking, and every moment of hesitation is a moment lost forever. Decide now: are you here to dominate, or are you just making space for someone who will?

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Steve Biko is the CEO OF Soko Directory and the founder of Hidalgo Group of Companies. Steve is currently developing his career in law, finance, entrepreneurship and digital consultancy; and has been implementing consultancy assignments for client organizations comprising of trainings besides capacity building in entrepreneurial matters. He can be reached on: +254 20 510 1124 or Email: info@sokodirectory.com

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