Evan Carmichael says the real fear stopping you from starting isn't failure itself, but failing in front of people who matter to you. Talk to those people first, ask for their support, and the momentum of that first step will carry you forward.
One of the hardest things about making your dream or your small business or your blog or whatever, it's just doing it. Taking that first step can often be the only thing standing in your way because once you start getting it done, the momentum just carries you forward. There's no doubt that taking that first step can be terrifying. I get it. I really do. But I also have to wonder, would you be so afraid if you knew no one was watching? See, I think what really scares people is not fear of failure, but fear of failing in front of someone who matters, like your mom or dad, your best friend, a sibling, a mentor, a spouse. None of us wants to disappoint someone we admire. But if you want to be an entrepreneur, if that's what you really, really want, you cannot care about what other people think of you, not even your parents. I won't lie, people will criticize you, they will say mean things, maybe even hate people things, often because they're jealous that you have the guts to get out there and do your thing, or because they love you very much and are scared for you. And that's okay. If you truly trust and believe in yourself, you will learn to ignore them, and they will learn to accept your decisions. And if you fail and people laugh at you, they're not worth your time. Ignore them. If fear is holding you back, think about whose opinion matters the most to you, and then sit down with that person or those people face to face. And this is what you say: "I'm about to do this thing, and the only reason I haven't yet is because I don't want to let you down. This is a long journey, and I know I'm gonna make it in the end, but I need to know that if I stumble, you won't think less of me or turn away, because that would crush me." Anyone with heart would be touched by such vulnerability and show of respect. Who wouldn't be honored to learn that his or her opinion meant that much to you? Chances are good they'll promise to have your back, and hopefully that's all you'll need to take the next step. You want to surround yourself with people who are going to stand by you and encourage you to get back up, not keep you down.
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