Scared Witless - Burn the Boats!

When I made the decision to toss my career some really big 'fear dragons' started stomping through my comfort zone! What made my situation even worse? I've owned 2 small businesses in the past. It doesn't matter how many ventures you start - all of them are NEW in the beginning.

Fear comes with taking a risk of any kind, especially when you are brand new & have never owned a business

What if I don't make any money?

What if someone sues me?

What if I make a mistake?

What if I can't pay my rent/mortgage/car note?

What if, What if, What if.......you get the idea.

Here's my suggestion for handling What If - Accept the truth that IT IS NOT Real. It's a story we make up as we go along!

When you (I'm included in this) start living with what if - you have just started the first chapter in the worst piece of fiction never written.

I am not telling you to quit your job & not worry about where you next coin-of-the-realm is coming from. What I want to impress upon you is: Feeling anxious is a natural part of growth & you can expect your comfort zone to act-up. Take a deep breath and take the next step. They do get easier.

Ok, free coaching is over and I leave you with this

There is a sense of exhilaration that comes from facing head-on the hard truths and saying, "We will never give up. We will never capitulate. It might take a long time, but we will find a way to prevail."-- Jim Collins, author of Good to Great