Some days, you’re painting a masterpiece. Other days, you’re just cleaning up the mess. Welcome to entrepreneurship

In entrepreneurship, much like in Holi, you don’t get to pick just one colour—you have to embrace them all.

Some days are painted in the bright hues of success—closing a big deal, launching a new product, or seeing your vision come to life. Other days feel like you’ve been drenched in the unexpected—challenges, failures, and moments that test your resilience. And just as Holi wouldn’t be the same with only one colour, entrepreneurship wouldn’t be the same without its full spectrum of experiences.

Much like Holi, where every splash of colour—bright or muddy—adds to the celebration, entrepreneurship is about embracing every shade of the journey. The wins, the losses, the pivots, the setbacks. They all blend together to create the bigger picture.

1-1-1 Breakdown: The Colours of Entrepreneurship

1 Thing to Reflect Upon: Success and Failure Are Two Sides of the Same Coin

Think about your biggest failure—it probably came with a lesson that shaped your next big move. The setbacks, the pivots, the uncertainty—all of them are just different shades on the canvas of your journey. Without them, there’s no growth.

→ Remember: The colours of Holi remind us that life (and business) is messy, unpredictable, and beautiful all at once. Embrace every part of it.

1 Thing to Act Upon: Try Something Uncomfortable

The best way to grow is to step into the unknown. Whether it’s launching a bold new idea, tackling a challenge head-on, or having a tough conversation, embrace a color you usually shy away from.

→ Do this now: Identify one area where you’ve been playing it safe. Take one bold action this week.

1 Thought I Want to Leave You With:

"Life is about using the whole box of crayons." — RuPaul

The entrepreneurial journey isn’t about staying within the lines—it’s about creating something unique, messy, and completely your own.

The Next Big Leap: Make Every Colour Count

Your Next Big Leap isn’t about waiting for the perfect shade of opportunity—it’s about using the colours you have today. Every risk, every setback, every breakthrough is adding depth to your story. The key? Keep painting, keep experimenting, and don’t be afraid to get your hands messy.

Happy Holi! May your year be as colourful and bold as your ambitions. ????

Bonus Resources to Add More Colour to Your Journey

Read: The Messy Middle by Scott Belsky—A real talk on navigating the ups and downs of building something great.

Watch: Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Speech—A reminder to connect the dots, even when things don’t make sense yet.

Try This Tool: MindNode—A visual mind-mapping app to bring clarity to your colorful (and sometimes chaotic) ideas.

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