Starting your own business takes a lot of guts. The irony is, at some point all of our ancestors were entrepreneurs. So a part of you, deep inside, knows you have the ability to run your own show. And your ancestors would likely be either highly annoyed or amused at your weak kneed waffling.
Granted, it can be a frightening proposition to go from the status quo workplace to the uncertainty of where your next paycheck is coming from. Fortunately, fear and exhilaration are closely related. A healthy dose of fear is actually good; it heightens your senses. The trick is not letting fear turn into panic and indecision, but instead channeling it toward making a breakthrough. When faced with the two common reactions to fear (fight or flight), entrepreneurs choose to fight.
On the eve of Independence Day, I encourage everyone who reads this and has had the urge to start your own business to go for it! Fight against the tyranny of indecision and regret and unhappiness. Entrepreneurship is about doing something that you love, vs. something you feel you have to do. When in the course of human events you realize you are miserable and want to take control of your own destiny, find a way to make it happen. Become your own greatest generation.
Photo credit: Ricardo Martin
July 6th, 2009 at 11:30 am
This is good s— Brandon. Hope all is well your way?
EO will miss your experience shares, presence, and knowledge immensely, hope i get to see you more often though,
Craig
July 7th, 2009 at 5:17 pm
Thanks, Craig! Glad you enjoyed this. I look forward to catching up in person.
July 7th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
I consider myself seriously kicked in the pants!
July 7th, 2009 at 7:20 pm
Rupert, a little kick in the pants never hurt anyone! :)