đŸŒ± Know Your Limits Before You Dream Big

My Business Failure, My Lesson

LEARNING

Yuvraj Singh

6/15/20252 min read

pen on you're capable of amazing things spiral notebook
pen on you're capable of amazing things spiral notebook

We often think we know what we’re capable of.

We build dreams.
We set goals.
We imagine success.

But sometimes, we forget a crucial truth:
We don’t fully understand our own limitations.

This is a story about how I learned that the hard way—through failure.

🚧 When Dreams Run Ahead of Reality

When I joined my family business, I was filled with ambition.
I had huge plans. I believed I could make something big happen.

And why not? Isn’t dreaming big the first step to achieving big things?

But here’s what I got wrong:
I was too focused on chasing big opportunities, and I ignored the small but important things that were already within my control.

I thought I was about to catch the biggest fish in the sea.
But I wasn’t ready. Not yet.

And when things didn’t work out, it wasn’t because my dreams were too big—
It was because I didn’t know myself well enough, and I jumped at the wrong time.

💡 The Lesson Failure Taught Me

Business, like life, is a journey.

You try.
You fail.
You learn.

Each failure leaves behind a trail of lessons.
And the most important one I learned was this:

Before chasing anything outside, understand what’s inside.

Know your personality.
Know your strengths.
And most importantly—know your limits.

đŸ‘€ Introvert or Extrovert? It Matters More Than You Think

Let’s talk about personality for a moment.

I’m an introvert.
I think deeply, prefer solitude, and don’t enjoy large social environments.

So when I found myself in a business environment that required constant networking, negotiations, relationship-building with government officers and politicians—it overwhelmed me.

For people like me, it’s better to choose a career where your skills speak louder than your social presence.

Here are some ideal career paths for introverts:

  • Doctor

  • Chartered Accountant

  • Engineer

  • Analyst

  • Designer or Developer

  • Writer or Researcher

These roles still involve human interaction—but it's professional, focused, and often one-on-one.

And the best part?

Even if you lose family property, wealth, or assets, your skill stays with you.
It becomes your most dependable form of wealth.

🌐 But What If You’re an Extrovert?

If you’re an extrovert—someone who thrives in social settings, draws energy from people, and loves building networks—then your strengths lie in visibility and influence.

You may shine in:

  • Business

  • Politics

  • Sales

  • Marketing

  • Public speaking

  • Content creation

In these paths, your network becomes your net worth.

Even if you lose your money or assets, your people skills and relationships can help you rise again.

đŸŽ„ Why I Started YouTube

So why am I making videos and writing online?

Because I’m an introvert who found it hard to speak openly in front of people.
I often couldn’t express myself properly in conversations.

But I realized I still had a voice.
And YouTube became my way of sharing it.

This blog, this channel, this space—it’s where I express my lessons, my failures, and my ongoing journey.

đŸŒ± Final Thought

Whatever you're doing today, do it with intention.
Give it your full energy.

Because tomorrow, when you look back, you should be able to say:
“I gave it my best yesterday.”

We all have limits.
But when we understand them, we can learn to work within them—
Or slowly, steadily, rise above them.

Thanks for being part of my journey.

This is Yuvraj Journal,
Where I share what I’ve lived
 and what I’m still learning.

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