Not so long ago, I spoke to someone who desperately want (his words not mine) to start an online business. I, naturally, asked him why he didn’t take any action. His response, “I’m worried about failing.” Well, it reminded me of the following quote:
“If You Fail to Plan, You Are Planning to Fail” ~Benjamin Franklin.
No one wants to fail. No one sets out to fail – but when it happens, you learn something. You’ll learn something about your niche market, your product, your offer, etc. but more importantly, you’ll learn something about yourself.
And don’t be afraid to take a chance or to get started. A gazillion reasons will conspire to induce you to throw in the towel before you even start.
Ignore them!
Further, don’t focus on what could go wrong vs. what could go right. For some odd reason, we humans are hard-wired that way. When you feel trapped in your head, tune into your five senses, sight, smell, taste, hearing and touch. Doing so will help to quiet your mind so you don’t feel paralyzed.
Failure is temporary, but the lessons you learn will serve you throughout your life.
Make a plan. Work it. Take action.
That was my pep talk to Mr. Someone.
Here’s an article I came across on lifehack.org on 10 things you can learn from Michael Jordon, deemed one of the greatest basketball player of all time, and who failed many, many times. But he never allowed failure to deter him, and neither should you. You’ve got this.
© Cherry-Ann Carew
Cherry-Ann Carew is an Online Business Coach, who supports emerging business owners simplify their start-up journey and helps existing businesses scale, so that they can earn uncapped income and live life on their terms.
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“Be brave enough to suck at something new.” To be brave; the ability to endure and the courage to continue when the going gets rough. Finding the fortitude can be tough but success dictates that one must dig deep to reach that part of oneself that does not allow one to quit.
Indeed, Jen, fortitude can be tough, but it’s what test our resolve. Thanks for commenting.
I REFUSE to be negative this year, but you’re right, it’s easier to focus on the negative. I love your site and that PDF download of your blog is genius. ~Marcie
Good for you Marcie, your dogs will love you for it:) Thanks re my site. Yours is very informative, too and glad you found the PDF download informative.
Happy New Year:)
I resolved last year to focus on my strengths and work on them rather than my weaknesses .. and your post shows that it is the way to keep going…and like Marcie, love the option to download
Good for you and good luck. Yes, the download option has proven to be a winner.