Doug D’Anna’s latest ‘e-Wealth Daily’ article is titled “Get Past Your Fears and the Sky’s the Limit”. [‘e-Wealth Daily’ Article]


Doug D’Anna’s latest ‘e-Wealth Daily’ article:

Get Past Your Fears and the Sky’s the Limit

Fear of failure is something that can be put in the same ranks as a fear of heights and a fear of public speaking. Though people might not talk about it in the same manner, we all fear failure to a certain extent, and some of us fear it more than others.

When you can get past that fear of failure, the sky’s the limit. Your fear might be the only thing standing in your way of success. If you want to start a business of your own, then you need to be able to push through the fear and take the plunge. The good news is that, for those of you who can’t get past that fear, there are a few ways that you can ease your worries.

For instance, consider taking on a partner to share in the success and to share in conquering the associated fears.

A partner can provide you with much-needed additional money, which can help alleviate some fear concerning financing. A partner is also going to bring to the table a whole new set of skills and talents. You may be worried that your creative skills are lacking. Well, you could find a partner who is a creative marvel. Or someone who is more organized or a better bookkeeper than you are. You can eliminate fears by filling the gaps that you have in terms of skills, experience or education.

There’s a certain comfort in knowing that you have another person by your side to produce ideas and to help overcome obstacles. There is security in numbers, and a partner might be just the answer.

You can also find yourself a mentor while starting up. Someone who has been there before can be invaluable for a rookie entrepreneur. If you want to be a sole proprietor and don’t want a partner, then a mentor might prove helpful. A mentor can be someone you can talk to about your fears, who can honestly tell you if they are valid or not.

Your mentor should be someone who has started a successful business, so that they can give you useful advice when you need it. A mentor can help guide you through this process and help you see that you can accomplish your goals if you just have some faith.

They will be able to listen to your fears in a way that a spouse or friend can’t. They will be objective in their opinions and honest with answers, which is exactly what a new business owner needs — someone who isn’t going to sugar-coat potential problems, and someone who will be able to show you the ropes.

Make sure that you find someone whom you both admire and trust. This could be a very important relationship for you, so be certain that the individual you approach about this position is someone whose advice you can actually benefit from and is someone to whom you want to talk on a regular basis.

Approach someone who fits these criteria and ask them if they would be interested in mentoring you during your start-up phase or for however long you need. This is a commitment made by both parties, so make sure that you’re in agreement as to what this relationship entails and what you want from one another.

A mentor can be extremely useful during the start-up phase if you have worries that you want to discuss, but no one really to discuss them with. Sometimes getting your fears out in the open is the best way to put them to rest.

Starting a business doesn’t have to be a scary endeavor, because there are ways to help make it as smooth a process as possible.

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