Real Obstacles for Young Entrepreneurs

In partnership with

Hey G,

Let’s be honest — building an online income sounds easy.

Post a few TikToks, grow your Instagram, sell a digital product, and boom... money while you sleep, right?

But once you actually start, things get real. And fast.

Here are the biggest obstacles that most new entrepreneurs face (but no one really talks about):

1. Information Overload 😵‍💫
There’s too much advice out there. One person says dropshipping is dead, another says it’s the future. Some say post 3x a day, others say post once a week. You end up stuck watching YouTube videos instead of taking action.

🧠 Fix: Pick ONE strategy. Follow ONE creator or mentor. Block out the noise and commit for 30-60 days before switching things up.

Don’t be afraid to use AI when doing research and creating content,

Here are the best tools to use ⬇️

Learn AI in 5 minutes a day

This is the easiest way for a busy person wanting to learn AI in as little time as possible:

1. Sign up for The Rundown AI newsletter

2. They send you 5-minute email updates on the latest AI news and how to use it

3. You learn how to become 2x more productive by leveraging AI

Sign up to start learning.

2. Fear of Judgment 👀
Worried about what friends or followers will think? You're not alone. This fear is a silent killer for people trying to grow on social media.

🔥 Fix: Remember — most people watching aren’t doing anything themselves. You’re ahead just by showing up. Be cringe. Get better. Repeat.

3. Lack of Patience 😤
Everyone wants fast results. But most success online takes months — not days. If you quit too early, you never give your stuff the chance to work.

💡 Fix: Track progress weekly. Not just in followers or money, but in effort: posts created, skills learned, messages sent.

4. Doing Too Much at Once 🤯
Trying to start a podcast, grow a YouTube, run an agency, and sell an ebook — all at the same time — will drain you fast.

⚙️ Fix: Focus on one platform + one offer. Grow from there.

5. Not Treating It Like a Real Business 🧾
Just because it’s online doesn’t mean it’s not work. If you’re not setting goals, staying consistent, or tracking your progress — you’re gambling, not building.

📈 Fix: Set weekly goals. Make content like it’s your job. You don’t need 10 hours a day, just a daily system.

If you’re dealing with any of these right now — you’re not alone. These are the hurdles every successful creator and online entrepreneur has had to face.

The winners? They just kept going.

You’ve got this 💪

–Steve

PS. If you’re new, remember to check your previous emails for the guides I’ve sent