Top 5 challenges i faced in my hustle and how i overcame them

Life as a hustler is never smooth, especially when you’re starting from zero. In this post, I want to share 5 real challenges I faced during my hustle journey — and how I managed to push through them. If you’re also hustling, I hope this encourages you to keep going.

1. Lack of Money to Start

When I first started, I didn’t have capital, equipment, or even data. Most of the things I used were borrowed or done on my phone. But I refused to wait for everything to be perfect. I started small — using free tools, free websites, and doing what I could with what I had.

> Lesson: Start with what you have. Progress is better than perfection.

2. People Didn’t Believe in Me

Friends and even family laughed at my dreams. Some thought I was wasting time. It hurt, but I used that pain as motivation to work harder. I stopped explaining myself and started showing results.

> Lesson: Let your hustle speak louder than your mouth.

3. No Guidance or Mentor

There was nobody to teach me or show me the way. I made mistakes, failed a few times, but I never gave up. I started learning from free blogs, YouTube videos, and even ChatGPT (like now 😅).

> Lesson: The internet is your university. Use it wisely.

4. No Smartphone or Poor Phone

At one point, my phone was very slow. Apps would crash, and editing content was hard. But I still used it. I wrote posts in notes, used Chrome browser in desktop mode, and kept pushing until I got something better.

> Lesson: Don’t let your tools stop you — use them until they open the door for better ones.

5. Discouragement and Fear

I had many days I wanted to quit. I’d ask myself, “Is this even working?” But then I’d remember why I started. I want to succeed. I want my story to change. So I kept going.

> Lesson: Motivation will come and go — but discipline will keep you moving.

💬 Final Words

If you’re going through your own hustle challenges, don’t give up. You’re not alone. Every great person once had a hard beginning. Just stay focused, keep learning, and keep moving forward.

👉🏽 What’s one challenge you’re facing in your hustle right now?

Drop it in the comments. Let’s talk about it.