Quote From: bigred80Thank you for your advice. Are you saying, that instead of focusing on my insecurities and failures, I should be focusing on my abilities and goals?
I have thought about stepping out on my own, starting a business, fear always holds me back. My husband and I have had great ideas for business, but as soon as the idea is out there we are talking ourselves out of it.
My goal in life isn't to be super rich (however it would be nice!), but to be happy and be able to provide a future for my son, whatever he wants to do. All I want is to be is "comfortable". But along the way I want to being doing something that is right for me. I don't see the point of having money and being to depressed, overworked etc to enjoy it.
Thank you
Natalie
Why on earth are you focusing on your insecurities and failures - this is one of the prime reasons people don't get ahead. Insecurities and failures are not the same. An insecurity is either real or imangined. If it is real ok - deal with it and correct it if possible - if not - forgetaboutit. A failure can and should be a learning tool. Every time you fail at something - fine - learn from it.
Yes - Natalie - you should be focusing on your abilities and goals. I don't know why you arn't in the first place???
Is it fear of failure or fear of being successful, or fear of standing out from others that holds you back? I further read about 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' that Rich Dad had failures and made many mistakes - and he learned from each one. I am doing the same. I am waiting for one last ok to finish my website - and am waiting for another item to happen (lets say Part B).
If your thinking of starting a business pick an area that you know a lot about, feel comfortable with, and can have fun with - yes have fun with.
The other item that I employ and don't imploy is - I don't use a 'positive mental attitude' - I use a 'factual mental attitude' - this means that I deal with life as it comes. Too many people that have a positive mental attutide get angry over negatives that happen - they say 'no I'm only going to be positive today - well how about being real.
It is good that your goal is not to be superrich - making money should never, never be a goal. Having a business that gives people what they want, and that belives in Customer Service Par Excellencant well get you there. I read an article on customer service that said 4% of the people complain the other 96% go home angry - this is what will kill any business.
Let me know your thoughts. Rog
