Are You a Potential Entrepreneur Who Is Scared to Take the Plunge?
These 5 Tips Will Help You Make a Move
Do you want to launch your entrepreneurial career? Perhaps it's a dream you have always had, and you imagine it will be
grand. You'll dive right in when the time is right and never quit. Now you're at the edge of the plank, the whistle has gone
off, and it's time to jump and swim to success. But you're not moving; you're stuck, paralyzed with fear. Is that how you're feeling about starting your entrepreneurial journey? Have you lost your confidence? Or do you fear the unknown? How will you find the courage to take off on this journey?
Try These Five Tips To Help You Make A Move:
1. Figure out why you are so hesitant. First consider why you're scared to take the plunge. Is it because you feel underprepared? Maybe it’s time to make a checklist of things you’ll need to get started.
♦ If you need greater capital to start, you could look for some cost-effective ways to start. If you're afraid of starting your
entrepreneurship journey alone, consider getting a partner.
♦ Hesitance is not a bad thing. It shows that you're cautious. However, examining your reason for being hesitant can help you figure
out your next step.
2. Think about why you want to do this. Are you starting a business because you want to help others? Is there a product or service you’re passionate about? Do you see a problem in your community that you think you can solve? Think through your goals before you start
your business.
♦ A strong desire to build something that benefits others makes you more inclined to put aside your insecurities and work. Financial
freedom can also be a good motivator. Perhaps you want to build a more satisfying life for yourself and your family.
♦ Or you want the satisfaction of doing your own thing instead of working for someone else.
♦ You may be motivated to prove to friends and family that your dream is possible.
♦ Are these some of your motivations? What else can you include? By reminding yourself of your reasons, you'll be more ready to start
your business.
3. Set attainable goals. You can get back on track by setting realistic goals. The more specific you are, the more likely you are to achieve them. Take this further by determining what you need to do to achieve them.
♦ By setting out your goals clearly, you will know where you fell short when you don't achieve them. You'll also learn what needs to be
improved. One way to tell if your goals are unrealistic is that you will easily get overwhelmed and anxious.
♦ Only you can decide if your plan is realistic or not. So if you think it's realistic to make a million dollars in a month, then go for it.
4. Surround yourself with positive people. You can find interesting and motivated people moving in the direction you want. If you're in college, consider joining on-campus clubs and in-person interest groups.
♦ There may be entrepreneurship, finance and investing, or marketing groups from which you can learn a lot. Your professors can also be an excellent opportunity to find a mentor.
♦ You can find communities online through Facebook and other forums. Your family members and other business owners can also
provide words of encouragement.With a great support system, you can overcome your fear and gain the courage to start.
5. Just get started. Sometimes it takes doing something to get you going. Consider, for instance, an artist who positions himself to start a painting.
♦ It can seem daunting like there's no way they could do this, but as they pick up the brush and begin to work on it, the motivation comes, and it gets easier and easier.
♦ Perhaps that's what you need to do. Just start. Put yourself out there. You'll be surprised that things will start falling into place and making sense as soon as you start.
You can get out of that slump! Will it be smooth sailing? No, you will have slip-ups and make mistakes. But everyone makes
mistakes. Instead of allowing fear of mistakes to hold you back, view them as lessons that make you a better entrepreneur.
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