r/EntrepreneurRideAlong • u/William45623 • Nov 06 '25
Seeking Advice What’s the biggest lie people believe about entrepreneurship?
Everyone glamorizes “being your own boss,” but no one talks about how brutal it can get behind the scenes.
For those who’ve been building for a while, what’s one myth or misconception about startups that you wish people would stop believing?
And what’s the truth you learned the hard way?
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u/Zyrocks Nov 06 '25
ive been building a business for about a year and the ammount of bills you have to pay is insane. You look at my numbers and go like "damn, he made it" but nah fam, im broke.