Don't let these 5 illogical thoughts stop you from starting a business


  • October 20, 2015
  • /   Ron Stallcup
  • /   economy

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Jayson Demers, founder and CEO of AudienceBloom, has some advice if you have doubts about starting a business.

Here’s an excerpt from entrepreneur.com

When the risk-taking types start thinking about entrepreneurship, they're typically unafraid to sketch out a business plan, and if that looks okay, they’ll likely have little trouble quitting their jobs to pursue it. When worriers think about an entrepreneurial jump, they’re typically paralyzed by doubts and fears. Some doubts and fears are normal, of course. After all, entrepreneurship can be a risky journey. But too many of those paralyzing thoughts are irrational, and they can trick your mind into seeing entrepreneurship as an impossible dream.

The following five thoughts are examples of the illogical and crippling power of your own self-doubt:

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1. It’s too difficult
2. I’m not good enough
3. I don’t have the resources
4. That’s a dumb idea
5. If this fails, I’m ruined

HOW CAN YOU GET HELP IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA

EntreCon If you’re ready to start a business or are running a small business, you have a great opportunity to learn from the best at EntreCon, on Nov. 5-6. (Money back if not satisfied) Find out more here.

Need Money? Greater Pensacola Entrepreneur Fund Northwest Florida’s entrepreneurial community and serves as a navigation tool to help small businesses and startups access capital. Find out more here.

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