Meet Jessica Mah, a remarkable serial entrepreneur best known for founding Dinero, a fintech company empowering small businesses to manage their finances. But her journey as an entrepreneur began much earlier, with her first six-figure business flourishing during middle school.
Since then, she has successfully expanded her ventures, totaling a combined value of over $500 million.
Beyond her entrepreneurial prowess, Jessica has also been recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 superstar, marking her achievements in venture capitalism.
However, she isn’t all about business; Jessica enjoys exhilarating activities such as flying jet aircraft and driving exotic cars, adding an adventurous touch to her life.
Despite her remarkable accomplishments and thrilling pursuits, Jessica Mah insists that her life is not a fairy tale, offering a glimpse into the reality behind the success of this extraordinary entrepreneur.
On LinkedIn, the startup founder confessed to dating celebrities and gracing magazine covers, yet she perceives herself as a struggling entrepreneur.
“When I hang out with aspiring entrepreneurs in college, they say they want my life. But my best friends, who know me best, almost always say they would HATE my life,” she wrote.
As she revealed on LinkedIn, Ms. Mah’s daily life revolves around intense work, with a minimum of 60 hours each week. Despite her significant achievements, she suffers from accomplishment dysmorphia, not viewing her successes in the same esteemed light as others.
Moreover, she shared her struggles in coping with the loss of her ex-boyfriend, who died by suicide, making dating difficult for her due to the emotional impact.
Ms. Mah openly admitted to one of her biggest challenges: comparing herself to others. She surrounds herself with highly accomplished individuals whose achievements and net worth surpass her, leading to feelings of inadequacy.
“Comparison is the thief of joy. I’ve learned that the hard way. But with a little trick, I picked up in therapy, I find that I am comparing myself to others less and less,” she revealed.
She says the key is to “focus on the bigger picture.”
“When you see someone with a better lifestyle than you, think about the bigger picture. Would you truly trade places with them? If you compare yourself to someone else, you must also compare yourself to ALL of their struggles. And nobody is posting their insecurities and private challenges in the open, which is why I am!” she explained.
“When we remember to view those we envy with a wider lens, it’s much easier to see that we are all flawed and come with our own sets of struggles and wins. Yours is likely no greater or worse than all of the rest of us,” Ms. Mah concluded.
Her LinkedIn post sparked divided opinions on social media. While some applauded her for sharing her struggles, others criticized her for not acknowledging her privilege.
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“I really appreciate these posts and reminders. Especially the issue around comparison, which is such a big deal for entrepreneurs,” read one comment.
Another comment read: “I 100% agree; I think it takes a long time to be able to understand what makes you happy and enjoy the journey we are on,” said another.
Reacting to the post, another comment read, You really typed all this and never once thought it was a bad idea to post this? What even is “accomplishment dysmorphia”? Do you have some common sense?”
“Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha, how does one write something like this and completely fail to see the irony?” wrote another.
Ms. Mah shared the post a few days ago; since then, it has garnered hundreds of likes and comments.
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Source: vtt.edu.vn