First online venture… a lesson in taking fast, decisive action

During my time at Durham, I launched my first online venture from my university bedroom, selling health and beauty products. This was way back before e-commerce evolved into what we know today. My business grew quickly, and soon my room was filled with boxes of stock. I focused on selling quality products and had dozens of product ideas, but inexperience and a bit of self-doubt held me back from executing them and going all in. Many of these ideas became “viral,” generating millions for those who acted swiftly. Deciding to get a job (which at the end lasted just a few months) and closing the business resulted in huge missed opportunities. This was a painful experience that taught me the importance of acting on ideas quickly, trusting my gut, and going after my own targets with conviction.