Hey future business moguls! If you're sitting on the sidelines, dreaming about starting your own business but not taking the leap, it's time for some tough love. Let's cut the crap and get real.
Here are five reasons to stop procrastinating and just get started with your business NOW. Seriously, like yesterday!
1. Time Is Money, Honey!
Every minute you spend overthinking, analysing and planning is a minute you could have spent building your empire. Time is your most valuable asset, and guess what? It's ticking away. So, stop wasting it! Take that first step, make that first move, and start turning those dreams into reality.
Waiting for the perfect moment? Spoiler alert: it doesn’t exist!
2. Failure Is Part of the Journey
Fear of failure keeping you stuck? Yup, I get it. I’ve been there. It sucks. It’s awful. But guess what? You learn!
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), about 60% of small businesses cease operations within their first three years. But don’t let that stop you! Most successful business people have failed at least once in their time.
The difference between successful entrepreneurs and everyone else is that they embrace failure, learn from it, and move on. Failure isn't the end; it's just a stepping stone. So, stop letting fear paralyse you and start embracing the learning curve.
3. Perfection Is a Myth
Waiting until everything is ‘perfect’ is a surefire way to never get started. The truth is, perfection is overrated and unattainable. While you will hear me harp on about how important branding is, it’s also important to know that you don’t need the perfect logo, website, or social media plan to start. You just need to start! Get your feet wet, learn as you go, and adjust along the way.
4. Experience Is the Best Teacher
Reading books, attending seminars, and taking courses are great, but nothing beats real-world experience. The best way to learn is by doing. When you jump in and start your business, you'll face challenges and obstacles that no book can prepare you for. And that's where the magic happens! You grow, adapt, and become the badass entrepreneur you're meant to be!
5. You'll Never Be Ready
Here's a little secret: No one ever feels completely ready to start a business. The stars will never align perfectly, and you’ll never have all the answers. But guess what? That's okay. You learn as you go, and you get better with each step. The key is to start, even if you feel like you're fumbling in the dark. Clarity comes with action.
Final ‘Food’ For Thought
I’m going to leave you with some food for thought from Dr. Myles Munroe - Bahamian evangelist and ordained minister, professor, author, speaker and leadership consultant.
“The wealthiest place in the world is not the gold mines of South America or the oil fields of Iraq or Iran. They are not the diamond mines of South Africa or the banks of the world. The wealthiest place on the planet is just down the road. It is the cemetery. There lie buried companies that were never started, inventions that were never made, bestselling books that were never written, and masterpieces that were never painted. In the cemetery is buried the greatest treasure of untapped potential.” ― Myles Munroe
With that in mind - Stop dreaming, and start doing! The world needs your ideas, your passion, and your unique perspective. Don’t be the one with ideas buried in the cemetery.
Stay fierce,
Charmaine x
P.S Feel free to DM me and ask any questions on IG, @hey.charmaine.
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