Every entrepreneurial journey has a messy middle. It is the stage after the excitement of starting and before the satisfaction of scaling.
It is where progress is real but imperfect. Systems are half-built, roles are still forming, and clarity competes with constant change. This is where many leaders start to question everything because things feel harder than expected.
But the messy middle is not a sign that something is wrong. It is a sign that something is growing. Strong leaders do not rush through it. They lean in, steady the course, and keep the team focused on what matters most.
Growth is not always clean. But it is always worth navigating.
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