1-1-1 Breakdown
Breakthrough Concepts Simplified with 3 ideas
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Today feels like Day 1 all over again. And let me tell you, Day 1 is scary.
It’s the same feeling I had when I started my first business—sleepless nights, a lot of coffee, and the feeling of butterflies in my stomachwhile pushing ‘send’. You know, the feeling of jumping out of a plane with no idea whether your parachute will open.
So here I am again, on Day 1. And in the spirit of Day 1, let’s talk about what it really takes to get off the ground.
Here is my 1-1-1 breakdown…
1 Thing to Reflect Upon: Endurance
Starting isn’t about doing everything at once. It’s about sticking around long enough to see the results. Think of endurance like amarathon—you don’t have to run fast, but you do have to keep running.
→ Remember: The first steps always feel the hardest, but every step you take is one less you’ll have to take tomorrow.
1 Thing to Act Upon: Consistency
Starting isn’t about doing everything at once. It’s about sticking around long enough to see the results. Think of endurance like a marathon—you don’t have to run fast, but you do have to keep running.
→ Remember: The first steps always feel the hardest, but every step you take is one less you’ll have to take tomorrow.
1 Thought I Want To Leave You With
Starting isn’t about doing everything at once. It’s about sticking around long enough to see the results. Think of endurance like a marathon—you don’t have to run fast, but you do have to keep running.
→ Remember: The first steps always feel the hardest, but every step you take is one less you’ll have to take tomorrow.
 
Keep showing up, build that endurance, practice consistency, and let discipline carry you through the tough days.
Thanks for reading.
So tell me now, what’s your Day 1 move?
Alkesh Agarwal
Welcome to my first-ever newsletter.
If you're reading this, you're witnessing me step out of my comfort zone.
And if you’ve ever started something new (or put off starting), you know exactly what I’m talking about.
Hey, I’m Alkesh Agarwal—an entrepreneur and investor who loves taking big ideas and turning them into real businesses. After years of building startups, I’m here to help you do the same with practical, no-nonsense advice.
What's 1-1-1?
The 1-1-1 formula delivers 1 thing to remember, 1 action to take, and 1 takeaway—a simple and powerful way to stay focused and move forward, no matter where you are on your journey.
Bonus Resources
Feeling fired up? Here’s some extra fuel for your journey:
Watch:
Podcast: Listen to Jocko Willink’s take on discipline vs. motivation (Spoiler:Discipline wins every time)
Try This App: Use Habitica to turn consistency into a fun game. Build habits, earn points, level up!