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How can we turn around the lack and get over our fear?Christine says the lack of money actually worked favorably for her. She says “I had tried to start Businesses on the side for years, but because I didn’t NEED them to succeed, they didn’t. When I quit my job
wow gold and had no other options, I knew that I was either going to have to make it, or else.” She used the lack to motivate her and to stay focused.Skip advises “Cash is king in a startup. Yet focusing on fund-raising has never been a favorite approach of mine. I’d rather ‘bootstrap’, demonstrate that I can get clients and build value without
wow gold an investor.”sales takes a lot of courage and footwork. Lack of money, and therefore the naked need to promote our Businesses, helps new entrepreneurs to gather the courage and to be humble enough to learn the new skill of sales and marketing. James says “Being an entrepreneur is more than just working on your own for a living. You suddenly wear many hats and you suddenly have to be an expert at everything, from salesperson to Customer Service representative . . .”
maple story powerlevelingAnd so is getting over self-doubt. There is never a complete assurance. Business is an ongoing challenge, and even successful entrepreneurs have self-doubt from time to time. However, successful entrepreneurs put their fear aside and keep moving forward because they know the rewards outweigh the fear.
maple story powerlevelingWhat is the best part of being an entrepreneur for you?While my interview guests point out various challenges in entrepreneurship, they agree on the rewards of entrepreneurship. They may use different words, but they pretty much boil down to three points: Freedom, Confidence, Contribution.Most of my interview guests mention the freedom to use their time in the way they see best, the freedom to do what they like and do well. Tony says “freedom is the driving force . . . I love being able to work when I choose. I also love being successful enough to turn down work I don’t want . . .” He goes on to express his view of freedom and responsibility saying “If I have to work for an idiot, I may as well work for myself”
maple story powerlevelingThe confidence comes by actually overcoming difficulties. As entrepreneurs, we come to realize we can really do what we vision. James says “Knowing that we are able to reach any goal we want and having the confidence to do so is the best feeling in the world.” We open up to the level of possibilities we didn’t know before. Christine says “The best part about being an entrepreneur is that you can see so many more possibilities in Business and in life. Suddenly, anything really is possible.”
