I have regrets regarding the numerous pivots I’ve made with my startups. Along the way, I realized that the real issue wasn’t just identifying a problem; it was about understanding and addressing the underlying cause, a concept unfamiliar to many. Initially, I focused on mentoring and expert-led courses, striving to understand the value I was creating and the cause I was championing. However, I eventually shifted to pivot my platform towards providing unbiased course reviews and suggestions. It took me two years, but just two weeks ago, I finally grasped that this is my true cause, which left me perplexed. The crux of the matter lies in value creation and supporting a cause, but I found myself influenced by both the Silicon Valley playbook and traditional trading business models, where making money is often prioritized over creating value.

Another issue I faced was my desire to be an innovator. I deeply explored human intelligence and, at times, doubted my own, wondering if I lacked the necessary intellect. Recently, however, I’ve come to realize that championing a cause and creating value for people is a form of innovation. Both require tenacity, persistence, passion, and the creation of deeper societal value. Yet, it seems that society often values high-level intellectual innovation more than it does cause-driven efforts, viewing the latter as somewhat inferior.