When you’re first starting out in your business, it’s easy to get distracted and disheartened by all the competition that’s already out there. “There are so many others already doing this,” “There are no new ideas,” “It’s all been done before,” “How can I possibly compete when I’m just starting out?” The risk is that […]
How not to starve while working on your dream
We’ve all heard of the ‘starving artist’, how pursuing your passion can never make you rich, and that 9 in 10 businesses will fail. At the other end of the spectrum, we see the massive success stories of the Richard Bransons and Elon Musks of the world, as well as being bombarded by ads on […]
3 uncomfortable things to get comfortable with when leaving the corporate 9 to 5
My whole brand is based on the idea that “Everything you’ve ever wanted is one step outside your comfort zone.” Staying stuck in that apparent comfort can create stagnation, frustration and, ironically, a great level of discomfort. Leaving the corporate 9 to 5 will absolutely require that you get out of this funk and, as […]
Overcoming imposter syndrome as an entrepreneur
Last week, we looked at what imposter syndrome is and how it can manifest as an entrepreneur. It’s very common (as you all demonstrated in responding to last week’s post!) – so that’s the first thing to recognise, that you’re not alone in feeling this way. The second thing, of course, is to work out […]
Experiencing imposter syndrome as an entrepreneur
Okay, so you’ve decided that now is the time to set up your own business, you’ve found a way to leverage your existing skills, and you’ve carved out the time in your calendar to work on it. There’s one big thing that can still get in the way: YOU. As exciting as it can be […]