Starting a small business is hard, especially on the emotional level. Too many people allow fear and uncertainty to overpower them before they even start. Here are some recommendations for coping with fear and doubt, adopting individual growth and opening the door to business success.
Step No. 1: There must be no excuses
For all the reasons an individual struggling with anxiety and doubt can devise as to why their small business idea will not work, there are just as many excuse tags that can be affixed to those reasons. Not having the time, money or energy to embark on a small company venture are all ultimately short-term excuses. It's your life, and there is no better time to work on individual growth than the present. If you avoid making excuses, you can move forward and make things take place for yourself and your business.
Step No. 2: Do not be afraid
Whenever you start to get scared, do not feel alone. Almost every person gets scared once in a while, and also you should find ways to push through it instead of succumbing to it. You need to feel anxiety to be successful in your company anyway, so do not be afraid of the anxiety.
"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain."
- The Bene Gesserit "Litany Against Fear" from Frank Herbert's "Dune" (1965).
Step No. 3: You do not have to stay comfortable
If you get out of your comfort zone and start talking to people, you will be much more successful. You have to be willing to make connections and get help. It is process of getting things started, and it takes a lot of hard work. Avoid being scared by getting the help, and get out of your safe place to help your company succeed.
Step No. 4: Choose and keep going
You need to first commit to the process and then finish it. It is always hard to try and get through every little thing without doubting yourself, but you will be much better off if you put the idea into motion and never stop. One little bump in the road should not be enough to break your spirits and stop you. Make sure you take action; do not just wish and hope.
Step No. 1: There must be no excuses
For all the reasons an individual struggling with anxiety and doubt can devise as to why their small business idea will not work, there are just as many excuse tags that can be affixed to those reasons. Not having the time, money or energy to embark on a small company venture are all ultimately short-term excuses. It's your life, and there is no better time to work on individual growth than the present. If you avoid making excuses, you can move forward and make things take place for yourself and your business.
Step No. 2: Do not be afraid
Whenever you start to get scared, do not feel alone. Almost every person gets scared once in a while, and also you should find ways to push through it instead of succumbing to it. You need to feel anxiety to be successful in your company anyway, so do not be afraid of the anxiety.
"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain."
- The Bene Gesserit "Litany Against Fear" from Frank Herbert's "Dune" (1965).
Step No. 3: You do not have to stay comfortable
If you get out of your comfort zone and start talking to people, you will be much more successful. You have to be willing to make connections and get help. It is process of getting things started, and it takes a lot of hard work. Avoid being scared by getting the help, and get out of your safe place to help your company succeed.
Step No. 4: Choose and keep going
You need to first commit to the process and then finish it. It is always hard to try and get through every little thing without doubting yourself, but you will be much better off if you put the idea into motion and never stop. One little bump in the road should not be enough to break your spirits and stop you. Make sure you take action; do not just wish and hope.
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