I left my job to start my own business in 2018. Before I started, fear was my constant companion while I went back and forth on my decision. I was frozen in fear and it took me a long time to move forward. Since starting my business, I have worked with various coaches including working with embodiment or body-centered coaches. And body-centered coaching was a game changer for me. Because it helped me feel my fear, resolve the frozen tension in my system around it, uncover limiting blocks, and move forward with much more energy and clarity. So if you are afraid or stressed about making a life or a career transition, as an embodiment coach I would strongly recommend you to work with your body first, it will take you much further.

Know that fear is absolutely normal. About 10% of the medical professionals I coach have a side business. The modern career these days is NOT one career, working 9-5, for next 20 years. It's about a career portfolio, learning various skillsets, with a wide breadth of work flexibility and options, any place, any time.

In my experience it depends on if you starting a side business or leaving a full-time job to create a business full time. If the latter, the MOST important thing to do is to increase mental strength/fortitude. Somebody must be ready to continuously fail while working incredibly hard and not have that bother them. After my pursuit of entrepreneurship I am convinced that the reason by why businesses fail is because the founders are not equipped to handle the difficulty. The next thing is to find a mentor or partner who has been successful in your field and have them guide you, especially in the beginning.

I agree, especially re writing your fears down, I would go one step further and recommend writing down what the worst possible thing that could happen should those fears become a reality. Then the systematic analyses becomes a lot clearer at you’re also addressing worst possible outcomes. Often fear is: F: False E: Evidence A:Appearing R: Real

If you're afraid to do anything don't do it! Until you learn enough about what you want to do and you have a foundation of understanding of how to move it forward. However, any new endeavor requires some risk and the way to mitigate risk is to apply knowledge and experience to it.

To prepare for my career pivot as an entrepreneur, I enrolled in the GVL Starts program sponsored by Furman University’s Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Not only did I learn practical skills needed by a business owner, I also became part of the Entrepreneurship community in Greenville, SC. Invest in continually improving your knowledge and your network.

Profound change calls for profound research. Start by finding out what the rules are in the country where you live. With online businesses becoming easier and easier to set up, it's easy to forget that it's not all freestyle and that you have to account for what you earn. What's more, if you want to raise funds or find partners, you'll have to present budgets, dossiers and pitches too. So learning about the business world not from an operational point of view, but from an administrative one, will ensure your long-term survival. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- À changement profond, recherches profondes. Commencez par vous renseigner sur les régles en vigueur dans le pays où vous vivez.

Keep learning and growing. Look for new ways to innovate in your industry, differentiate yourself from the competition, and "processitize", automate, or delegate your tasks so that you spend more time working ON your business than IN it.

Emotional fear is the key nugget for absolute success, but you must acquire the inner power to walk through those struggles, persevere and overcome, ensuring dominant power in facing future obstacles. 1). Don’t look at other Entrepreneurs from your seat in a job, assume it’s easy and that you’ll not need a very high level of endurance. 2). If you have limiting beliefs, don’t go there! Work on your own personal transformation first! When you first invest in yourself, you’ve lost nothing and you still have a large percentage of those funds, until you decide you can take the leap! 3) Be prepared to be last in the queue when it pertains to income, because you don’t come first, your operational expenses and obligations are first in line.

1. Understand and acknowledge your fears: Take the time to understand the specific fears that are holding you back. Are you afraid of failure, financial insecurity, or the unknown? Acknowledge and accept these fears as normal. Recognize that many successful entrepreneurs have experienced similar fears and have managed to overcome them. 2. Educate yourself: Knowledge is a powerful antidote to fear. Educate yourself about entrepreneurship, business management, and the industry or market you're interested in. Take courses, read books, attend workshops, and seek mentors or advisors who can provide guidance and support along the way. The more you understand the intricacies of running a business, the more confident you'll become.

I think one of the things I have learned about exposure theory is to expose yourself bit by bit and you build confidence as you grow and scale. This is what I have learned with any start up and that of mine. Scale the number down, learn as much as you can in between that process, fail and iterate as you grow. Do not allow perfect be the enemy of good. So for me by starting small is like scaling the dragon to size and as you create, you build traction for the next milestones and if you are worried about the resources. Taking on a paid job on the side would help you create balanced risk. Simon Sinek says there are two things to stay in an infinite game, the will and the resources. So having that money on the side keeps you afloat as you build

Começar a empreender com pequenos passos é a melhor estratégia. Apesar de vermos constantemente histórias de sucesso meteóricos nas redes sociais, a realidade que a os negócios vão crescendo e se solidificando com o tempo, com esforço e consistência do empreendedor. Assim, disciplina, estudo, tomada de riscos calculados são todos elementos essenciais nessa jornada.

Try to avoid black and white thinking e.g. "I need to quit my job and start this business full time." Consider other options such as reducing an employed role by one day a week to build up the business slowly. This way it doesn't feel like such a big risk.

Start it. If you want to become a successful entrepreneur the shortest path is - START NOW. If you have a dep desire to make a change through your business, once you start you will figure out what's next best step is. You were born to become successful.

Support from those you know, especially close friends and family, can take you halfway. However, the real game-changer often comes from receiving guidance from those who have walked a similar path before or from the right coach. They can help you navigate step by step, illuminating the path ahead.

I'm of the believe that to surround myself with like-minded individuals and seek out mentors who have experience in the industry that I'm interested in is crucial. Engage in networking events, join entrepreneurial communities, and seek guidance from people who have successfully started their own ventures. Their insights and support can be invaluable as I navigate the journey.

Great points! I'll just add that it's ok to take your talent to the bank (in the words of DDK, lead Coach at Immerse Coaching Company). You can start out by working with someone; a form of internship while you educate yourself, build confidence and gain skills that are necessary for your business. You may realise that after a month, three or six months, you have gained experienced, skills, systems and even a network for your business. So, why not?

Great tips! Another valuable approach is to become an ongoing customer of your own business. Fully immersing yourself in the experience of your small business not only provides firsthand insights into the customer's perspective but also allows you to continuously refine and enhance your offerings based on personal feedback. By actively engaging as a customer, you can proactively identify opportunities, alleviate fears, and foster a deeper understanding of your market.

Embarking on a business venture can often be a daunting endeavor, particularly when apprehension takes hold. In such instances, it is prudent to engage the expertise of a business coach. A seasoned coach can provide invaluable guidance, assisting you in devising a robust business plan and illuminating future prospects. Their acumen can be instrumental in navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship and setting a course for success.