What I Wish I Knew As A 26-year-old

If I could go back to 2012, when I was 26, and co-owning a $3M engineering consultancy. 

(That we went on to grow to $30M). 

There are a few things I’d tell myself: 

— Set Clearer Boundaries —  

Just because you can do it all, doesn’t mean you should. 

We said yes to everything, worked nights and weekends and carried way too much. 

Leadership isn’t about doing more, it’s about creating space for others to step up. 

— Structure Beats Hustle —  

We worked so hard, but we lacked structure. 

No clear plan. No system for growth. Just reacting to the day-to-day 

If we'd focused earlier on strategy, systems and sustainability. 

We could’ve scaled much faster and with less burnout. 

— Bigger Vision = Bigger Results —  

Our mindset was so small. 

We didn’t realise what was possible, until we started thinking like real business builders. 

Not just like engineers running a business. 

Your vision sets your ceiling. Dream bigger. 

Looking back, those hard-earned lessons shaped who I am today. 

And I wouldn't change a thing. 

But hopefully these lessons save you a year or two (or five!!). 

What would you add to this list?  

What would you go back and tell the younger version of yourself?  

Send me an email and let me know.  

To your success 

Josh 

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