“The Dip” is Seth Godin’s term for the period following the initial excitement of starting something (a venture, for example) and before you start getting the satisfaction of seeing real results. Psychologically I’ve found it to be the hardest part of being a founder.
“Winners are really just the best quitters. [Seth] Godin shows that winners quit fast, quit often, and quit without guilt—until they commit to beating the right Dip.”
– Goodreads
So just for fun, here’s some motivation for those of you in The Dip.
1. Prince
You are a badass. You will get through it and come out on top.
2. Shia LeBoeuf
Don’t overthink any of it.