Simulation Theory for Introverts
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Simulation theory is a whacky concept. The kind of thing I would usually ignore out of skepticism. I’m not a superstitious person. I don’t believe in horoscopes or voodoo. But hearing about simulation theory at a time when I was struggling to put myself out there for my business and deal with the discomfort of launching to crickets consistently helped me a lot.
I don’t even fully understand the technicalities. All I needed to do was be given the frame that the whole world could be a video game; therefore, I should approach it with the attitude that it is a winnable game and try to do things that seem risky, even if they at least guarantee learning and growth.
Of course, this has bitten me a few times, but overall, my gut intuition has been the strongest guide in figuring out what is a healthy risk and what is not. As long as I follow that, the video game has a funny way of working out and consistently unlocking new levels.
It’s often one thing to put yourself out there and another to experience the world consistently rejecting you. Something about that rejection has given me more motivation to keep going than building in isolation ever did. There’s a sense of public accountability that pulls me forward that simply wasn’t there when I was working alone.
If you’re struggling with this and would like some support, I’d love to help. I’m opening up a few spots for a completely free, no obligation call to uncover whatever is keeping you stuck and get your work out into the open. You can reach out to schedule at sdstartupclub@gmail.com