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Occasionally, business owners can "waver" between
two fears, actually experiencing both Fear of Failure and Fear of Success simultaneously, becoming almost paralyzed with
emotions of all this, and unable to attend to
business with any degree of rationality. They can start businesses over and over, or make plans for businesses over and over, and yet never see any real degree of success.
These fears, like all other fears, can be overcome. There are many methods to use to overcome them:
1. A business owner needs to stop "projecting
worst case scenarios" onto
business. This is by far
most effective method. Business owners that worry too much about
worst happening, eventually make this projection a reality.
2. Business owners need to be realistic about
timeframe involved in success. A good business may take months or even years to stabilize.
3. Business owners need to be aware of their own feelings and motives. When "stalled" within a business, they have to question their own inner emotions and ask themselves if perhaps their emotions are overruling their own common sense.
4. A business owner will need to have as much personal and business support as possible behind them. This includes family, friends, and of course, other business people. Knowing we are not "alone" can easily alleviate misgivings and misconceptions.
5. A business owner should take time to relax and de-stress whenever needed. Fears become more palpable and real during times of extended stress.
6. Business owners should always have well thought out plans of action. Good plans reduce stress and
symptoms of stress, which exacerbate our fears overall.
It is best if any potential business owner addresses their fears and their approach to life as well as their motives before starting a new business. It is better to address any underlying issues prior to beginning a business, as addressing them while "within"
throes of a hectic business start up is difficult, if not impossible.
Remember all fears can be conquered, and it is better to have tried and failed than never to have tried at all!

Vishal P. Rao is the owner of http://www.home-based-business-opportunities.com - One of Internet's leading website dedicated to starting, managing and marketing a home based business.