Photographers learn to see light but creatives also find themselves trapped in the darkness of their doubt. If you’re stuck in your fear of starting a business, I’m going to help you break through some myths and mental blocks to remind you that another word for fear is excitement. At the end of the day, would you rather be someone who faced their fears or gave into them?
Sometimes, just the act of writing down your fears helps you see more clearly. You might see that some of your fears aren’t even rational. Or you might determine that you need to address some of those fears in order to move forward. If you’re afraid to start a business because you don’t know anything about business, then it’s time to learn something new. Make a list of skills or requirements that would make you feel more confident in starting a business if you had them.Sometimes the hardest part is getting started. And sometimes the best way to get over your fear is to just jump. But I’m not saying to start with the high five and quit your day job while swimming in unknown waters.
Maybe your business starts out as a side hustle first. Then, once you have momentum you can invest more time into it. Chances are you’ll learn a lot of lessons along the way so it’s worth building slow to make sure your foundation is strong.If you quit your job, take out a loan, and put everything on the line you might find yourself in way over your head. Instead, keeping in line with the idea of taking small steps it’s important to keep your overhead low.