Microbusiness Mentor

Kelli asks:

I’ve wanted to start a business of my own for years, and have done some freelance writing, speaking, and clothing design & construction. However, I get really intimidated to just jump in and start!

Do any of you have any advice for someone who is battling with self-doubt and fear of not being enough of an expert?

Kelli, your question touches the core of what I, and many entrepreneurs experience: Fear.

When I first started out:

I was afraid of not being enough of an expert.
I was afraid of doing something I’ve never done before.
I was afraid of not knowing where my next paycheck was coming from.

Here’s what I did:

I Start by Leaping through Fear.

Here’s the way it worked for me. Read the rest of this entry →