I started my entrepreneurial journey like many others—chasing that one opportunity that would change everything. My first venture was dropshipping, a business model that promised “quick” success. For six months, I poured my energy into it, learning about products, advertising, and e-commerce. But when things got tough—like facing Facebook Ads blocks—I started losing momentum and money. Eventually, I decided to quit and look for something else.
From there, I transitioned to selling fitness programs, hoping that a service-based product would be more sustainable. I developed workout plans, created marketing materials, and promoted my programs online. While I was proud of the product I created, the reality was that running this business was incredibly expensive. Between ad costs and platform fees, I found myself spending far more than I was earning. The numbers didn’t add up, and after months of trying, I decided to move on.
I wanted my next venture to feel more personal, so I created a workbook about mindset and personal development. I listed it on Amazon and Bol.com (a selling platform in the Netherlands) and spent 6 to 8 months focusing on marketing and distribution.
While this experience taught me valuable lessons about product creation and sales, I wasn’t seeing the results I had hoped for. The services I used to run my website funnels were costly, and I ended up losing more than I earned. Unfortunately, this theme of losing money despite hard work became a pattern across all my ventures.
Next, I explored theme pages on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest. For three months, I worked on growing accounts and building engagement. I saw some progress, but whenever things got hard, I found myself tempted by the endless stream of new opportunities on social media. Instead of pushing through challenges, I would jump to the next shiny idea, hoping it would be easier or more rewarding.
Then came my study with me YouTube channel, which I worked on for 4 to 6 months. At first, the concept felt promising, and I enjoyed creating content. However, the reality of the work—like spending 8 hours exporting a 4-hour Pomodoro video on my computer—quickly became overwhelming. When the initial excitement faded, I found it hard to stay consistent.
Looking back, I started to see a pattern in my actions: I’d dive into something new with enthusiasm, but as soon as I hit obstacles, I’d start looking for the next opportunity. The constant starting and quitting left me frustrated, questioning my ability to follow through, and stuck in a cycle of chasing short-term wins.
Through all these ventures, I gained invaluable lessons about business models, marketing, content creation, and discipline. But when it came to finances, I didn’t make much money—in fact, I lost more than I earned.
Eventually, I recognized the deeper problem: I was avoiding discomfort when things got hard and jumping ship too soon. I wasn’t giving myself the time or space to commit to something long-term. That’s when I decided it was time for a radical shift.
I set a 1000–video challenge for myself—to create 1,000 long-form YouTube videos in 1,000 days. This isn’t just about making videos; it’s about proving to myself that I can stay consistent, push through challenges, and build something meaningful over time.
This challenge represents everything I’ve learned along the way: the importance of patience, the power of showing up daily, and the value of sticking with something even when it gets hard. It’s no longer about chasing instant results—it’s about embracing the grind, committing to the process, and creating the life I’ve always envisioned.
Although I haven’t earned anything from this challenge and lose money each month to run everything, I learn and grow a little more every day. I know I need to delay gratification even further and remain steadfast in my journey to turn this into a success.
Looking back now, I see that every “failure” was actually a stepping stone that shaped me into the person I am today. These experiences taught me resilience, self-awareness, and the value of persistence. They’ve helped me grow as a person in ways I never could have imagined.
This journey isn’t just about building a career or reaching a milestone—it’s about becoming the best version of myself and inspiring others to do the same.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re spinning your wheels or jumping from one thing to the next, follow along.
Let’s grow together, one day at a time.