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businessfailure
#RI-6ab4a69d·6 months ago·
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Lookback: 5 months after closure

“started own business”

Failed to adapt to downturn, led to business closure and financial struggles

What I wish I knew
"Underestimated business risks and overestimated resilience"
If I could tell you one thing
"Research thoroughly and plan for contingencies before taking the leap"
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10/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
SettledMixedSevere

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business Category
36
business decisions logged. Avg regret 5.5/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
50%
of business decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.