TIPS TO MOTIVATE YOURSELF TO START A VENTURE
Many of us want to start a business or a venture but find it hard to take that first step. It could be the fear of failure, rejection, humiliation etc.
Here are some tips to motivate you to take that first step:
• Research successful entrepreneurs. Their stories will inspire you and studying the structure of their business will give you ideas. Reading about other successful business owners will motivate you to believe that you can do it too.
• Believe in yourself. We ourselves are often the biggest obstacles to our success. Self doubt, insecurity, internal questioning, what ifs etc can hold us back. It’s best not to over-think and start with baby steps. The good thing about taking small steps is that if for any reason your venture doesn’t work, it’s easier for you to change, adapt or move on to other things.
• Change your attitude towards failure. We often think that failing at something will make others think of us as ‘losers’ and we may lose all our money and possessions if we fail at a business. Well you will only be a loser if you allow yourself to be. Failing at one thing doesn’t change your personality or character, you will still be the same person you were before you started the endeavour. You can’t control the thoughts and reactions of other people, so why care.
• Regarding losing money and possessions, you can structure your business in such a way so as to limit your liability. Use your fear as a fuel. Feeling fearful and uncomfortable can be good. It drives you, it motivates you to do better and learn more. Being comfortable and complacent means that you are going to be left behind. So don’t fear the panic, use the panic to make sure your business is the absolute best you can make it.
The key is to embrace the discomfort and manage your fear. Once you do, you will feel empowered and committed to your new dream/goal.
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