Are These Myths Holding You Back from Business

Are These Myths Holding You Back from Business How to Overcome Common Mental Hurdles for Budding Entrepreneurs Norma  Forastiere  is a successful entrepreneur, mentor, natural therapist,  and  certified Joy of Business  facilitator. Yet she knows well the self-doubts and uncertainty that can hold you back.     When Forastiere launched her first business  â€" a  translation services company â€" she was a very busy, very shy  mother who was suffering from  deep depression  and low self-esteem.    Now she coaches budding entrepreneurs of all ages and walks of life to overcome their mental hurdles and achieve success.  I asked Norma how to overcome common mental hurdles for budding entrepreneurs; here is her advice.   What holds most people back from starting a business? If you are  holding yourself back  in business, you have probably come to believe some common myths about entrepreneurialism â€" specifically, what  characteristics, knowledge,  or experience  is  required to be a successful entrepreneur. We hear these myths  and we think we’re lacking. We don’t see what is  different  about us that is actually an advantage in business.   How can people take the leap into business with more confidence?   Start questioning the myths and mindsets you come across and discover what is true  for  you. Here are  three  common mythical mindsets about starting a business you might be familiar with, and what you can do to change them:   1 You  Can’t  Do It  Because   Don’t listen to anyone telling you that you can’t do it, for any reason  â€"  even  if that person is you! Lots of women successfully go back to business after  taking a break  for pregnancy or raising a family. Many people  start a business when they’re over 40 or 50. What do you know about your business that may be completely different from anybody else?   2 You  Don’t  Have the  Experience or  Abilities  Required.   One big mistake we make is  that  we don’t value the roles and experience we have in the “non-business” parts of our lives. What abilities does being a mother add to your business? What unique talents and abilities are you using in other areas of your life (hobbies, previous jobs, relationships) that would actually help you in business? If you regard yourself as a whole being who can bring all your resources to the table, you will realize you actually know a lot!   3 You  Need the  Right  Business  Model.   Many people buy into the point of view that the only way to be successful in business is to emulate what other entrepreneurs have  done.  But, when it’s time to make decisions, successful business people follow their own  instincts  and ask, “Will this work for me and my business?” It can be tempting to hold yourself back in business because you think you can’t do what others do. Ask yourself instead:  what can  I  do that others can’t?  Just like you, your business is unique  â€"  there  is no right way, so do what  works  for you.   Most of all, trust yourself and build your business in the way that best suits you: your skills, talents,  and personality. If you do that, the opinions of others will  be secondary  to what you know is possible for you and your business.   #businessdonedifferent  #joyofbusiness  #doityourway Join Dana Manciagli’s Job Search Master Class ® right now and immediately access the most comprehensive job search system currently available!