When setting up a business, often well-meaning people will give you unsolicited advice. You know, remarks like: "Oh, how are you going to make money with this? Aren’t there already so many others doing the same? Or worse, when they just say… "Interesting." It makes you feel insecure, and your thoughts start to race. How to handle this unasked-for advice.

Ever had one of those moments where life just leads you? You bump into an old friend who introduces you to your future business partner. You picked up a random book, and it inspired the business idea you’re pursuing now. For me, that’s serendipity: the universe’s way of winking at you when you least expect it.

The key to making things happen isn’t waiting for the perfect moment. It’s starting with what you have, where you are. (Too-)big goals can feel overwhelming when viewed all at once, but momentum builds through small, consistent action.