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#RI-6ab3b4f6·4 months ago·
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Lookback: 1.5 years after business failure

“Started Amazon business in college, worked up to $1M+ revenue”

Lost everything due to personal burnout and negative life events

What I wish I knew
"Managed stress and finances better"
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider seeking help for burnout and financial stress"
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5/10
Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
SettledMixedSevere

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career decisions logged. Avg regret 6.4/10 across the category.
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