After spending the last decade building startups, getting a master’s degree, and even securing $100k in seed funding for one of my early ventures, I’m now left with just $3 in my bank account.
It’s been a tough journey, to put it mildly. Over the years, I’ve struggled with depression, anxiety, and poor choices.
Every time I launched something new, I managed to get in my own way. I also lost the love of my life in the process, which only deepened the hurt and confusion.
I recognize this as my lowest point.
A lot of the blame falls on me—my inability to maintain balance and my self-sabotaging habits.
Has anyone else been in a similar place?
How did you manage to rise again?
I’m not looking for sympathy, just real, genuine advice from anyone who’s experienced something like this.
You’ve got two things going for you: you’re still alive, and your bank balance might be negative. Get up and try the next thing, because giving up means being dead inside. If you’ve been learning from your failures, something will eventually click. I had to pivot countless times before I found something that actually worked.
I’d add a third factor: experience. With extensive experience in managing things, even if you have to take a less enjoyable job, your experience and drive can help you get ahead.
A friend of mine faced a similar situation; he was in much deeper debt than just $3. Despite the setback, he bounced back as a consultant in the industry where he had previously struggled.
I’ve hit rock bottom in business three times, but I always shift my focus to marketing. The thing is, marketing can generate quick and substantial income, much better than working hourly and earning $3-4K a month. So don’t give up; just concentrate on finding solutions.
I’ve gone from $1K to $30K in a month, then dropped to $2K, and climbed back to $20K. Right now, I’m down to $2K again, but with two jobs I’m finishing this week, I’ll be back up to $10K in just four days.
It’s all about focusing on leads and sales. Avoid getting bogged down with content creation, negativity, or rushing things. When I was broke, it lasted a couple of weeks or even a month until I found a way out.
I’ve been in that situation before, and now I’m a multimillionaire. You’re worth more than you think. Don’t let these challenges dictate your worth.
I think where I went wrong was focusing on leads and sales. I had been running tech and e-commerce startups before but wanted to go solo and build a personal brand to start my own agency. Struggling to generate leads and sales led to burnout and pushed me into a cycle of trying and learning without seeing real results. Thanks for sharing your journey; it’s inspiring. I’ll work on improving myself and aim to build something within the next 30 days.