Feras Alhlou argues that entrepreneurs waste time complaining about disruptions like AI and tariffs instead of building. He shares how he depleted his savings and 401(k) starting his first business, and pushes listeners to stop whining and take action.
One day it's AI, the next day tariffs, the day after that some new disruption. Headlines change fast, but here's what doesn't: every disruption hides a business opportunity. As an entrepreneur or as a want-to-be entrepreneur, your future is your responsibility. You have agency. You have control over how you respond to these things. So I don't want you to whine and grumble Although you might be hit hard depending on where you're living, depending on what industry you're in, I get it. I understand. I went through a whole lot of hard time when I started my very first business. I depleted my savings and my 401k to, to survive. So I understand hardship, but at the end of the day, we have agency.
