Fear One of the best ways that I learn about my readers is by regularly checking incoming links to my blog.  It was this way that I found an excellent article by Mike Ambrose, a communications guy who writes Krooz:  Comments on Communication and Culture.

In Mike's words,

"The past two weeks have been rough! I developed "Total Fear Paralysis At Going Out On My Own" and turned to the drugs I know will best numb the panic for me: McDonald's, television, and getting lost in the Wikipedia. Still, I kept thinking "Who am I kidding? My consulting will never get off the ground and fly!" That is, when I wasn't thinking about the bills coming in, especially the money I owe over the next year for my building's brick repointing project. Yikes!

Instead of moving on to stronger drugs (like jumping out my fourth-floor window), I scanned the Web for blog postings from people in the same dire straights. I tried to find personal stories, along with examples of errors I'm afraid of making and advice stronger than "Buck up, you'll be fine." And these are the people who spoke to me:"

He compiled a list of 10 posts which are remedies for the fear of starting your own business.  Thanks for including my post Mike!  I really enjoyed reading the others.

All I can say is you are not alone!  Everyone has big fears of starting new things, even those you may consider the "pros."  So check your perfectionism at the door and just get moving with little things ... as the last article Stop Reading Lifehacks recommends:

"Here’s a novel concept for our hack-happy society: stop reading all of these hacks, step away from the keyboard and actually do something!"

I know everyone here is cheering you on.  When one person makes progress busting through fear, it inspires us all.

Thanks for sharing this list, and good luck with your business!


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