4· Experiment. Here’s what I mean:
- We usually don’t succeed the first time we try. That’s the way it works. None of toddlers can walk smoothly at their first try. None of the entrepreneurs managed to build a multi-million/billion businesses at their first try, even if some of them tend to give you that impression. You get the point.
- I was stupid. I was naive. I thought by preparing myself over and over again, I would execute something perfectly and achieve the grand results. HELL NO. It never works that way. I playfully laugh at myself whenever I reminisce about it.
- But it doesn’t mean we don’t have to prepare. We still have to prepare. We still have to plan. We still have to equip ourselves with the right skill, mentality and team.
- Then, experiment. Identify your variables. Fine-tune them. See what works best. Rinse and repeat. Experiment happens everywhere – in our daily life, businesses, relationships and of course the laboratories. For example, I’ve been experimenting different education styles and administrative process with my education centre. Over time, I produce better results.
- The key is to experiment smartly. Don’t make foolhardy experiments. Resources are valuable, don’t burn all your resources prematurely. I believe you can see how conducting smart experiments make you smarter.