What I Learned by Learning from Others

The Shortcut No One Talks About

One of the most valuable pieces of advice I’ve heard from women entrepreneurs is this: watch, learn, and apply. Before launching their own businesses, many of these women worked for someone else, gaining insight into systems, client relationships, and leadership styles. By observing how others navigated success and failure, they were able to identify opportunities and pitfalls without repeating costly mistakes.

Learning from others is not about copying. It is about taking observations and translating them into strategies that fit your unique situation. Every business is different, and what works for one person may not work for another. The skill lies in filtering advice, extracting relevant insights, and adapting them to your vision.

This approach also saves time and emotional energy. By understanding how others operate and what makes them successful, you gain perspective on your own path and can make more confident decisions early on. Observation becomes a form of preparation that complements action.

Who is one person you could learn from this week by observing how they operate or handle challenges?

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