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5 Fears I Overcame to Become an Entrepreneur
Courage is more important than money when facing the risks inherent in starting a business.
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6 Strategies for Flipping Fear of Being Judged On Its Head
Nothing does more to stymie truly original thinking than playing it safe for fear of how people will react.
By Jeff Boss
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The Brain Games Great Leaders Play
What are your workplace fears? And do you let them hold you back?
By Beth Miller
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The 6 Internal Motivations of Pure, Unadulterated Ambition
Blend the desire to succeed with the fear of failing and you'll have what you need to achieve any goal you set.
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Don’t Fear the Fear — Let It Drive You
Fear is an assault on your ambition and innovation. It strips you of your confidence. It undermines your decision making and stops all progress. But you can beat it.
By Jason Ankeny
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In Order to See the Road Ahead, You Must First Clear Your Windshield
Whether you're building a new business or a new life, these six strategies will help you achieve clarity and ignite massive change.
By Adam Markel
Building a Business
Will There Be Potholes on the Road to Franchise Freedom? Yes. There Will Be 7, to Be Exact.
Here are the seven points in the franchise due-diligence process that are prone to stopping someone from moving ahead with a franchise -- but you will get past them.
By Tom Scarda
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Practical Advice for Fighting Fear
How do we dial down our freaked-out minds? Scott Halford, author of Activate Your Brain and the founder of the consultant group Complete Intelligence, explains.
By Clint Carter
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Feel the Fear — and Then Move Past It
Fear can hold you back, but if you fight through it, the rewards are plentiful.
By Amy Cosper
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5 Words Millionaires Understand Better Than Others
Here's how the self-made wealthy have a better handle on things like limitation, patience and fear.
Building a Business
The 7 Fears All Entrepreneurs Must Conquer
Don't be scared -- overcome and conquer.
By Aaron Agius
Building a Business
6 Fears That Keep You From Starting Your Own Business
These fears are real for everyone -- but anyone can overcome them.
Building a Business
7 Destructive Characteristics Entrepreneurs Should Shed in Order to Move Up
If you want to reach a new rung on the ladder of success, you must let go of the one you are holding onto.
Building a Business
5 Habits That Will Guarantee Your Failure in Life
You don't want these setbacks -- especially when you still have a lot to show the world.
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5 Fears You’ll Need to Overcome to Be an Effective Leader
Any specific fear -- even a rational one -- will get in the way of your responsibilities. Here's how to avoid that happening.
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Meet Fear’s Antidote: Hope
A seemingly small act -- returning to normal, daily life after tragedy -- takes a great deal of courage.
By Amy Cosper
Building a Business
The Only Thing Not to Fear Is Success Itself
But so many entrepreneurs have this deep-seated fear. Here are seven ways to over come it and other fears associated with it.
Building a Business
Something Bothering You? Don’t Just Let It Go.
Use these three strategies to follow up on business contradictions that make you uncomfortable.
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Fear Alone Can Never Hurt You
Fear is how your instincts warn you of danger, but that powerful and ancient survival mechanism is often wrong.
By Steve Tobak
Building a Business
6 Thoughts on Why Facing Your Fears Could Help You Achieve Massive Success
Fire-breathing dragons are a good reason to be afraid. Business fears, maybe not so much.
Building a Business
Don’t Let Caution Turn to Cowardice. Leave Doubt Behind.
You can't let yourself be paralyzed by the need to be as informed as possible lest you risk missing out on a key opportunity to grow your business.
By Boland Jones
Building a Business
5 Ways Business Owners Can Slay Fear and Be Bold
Failure seldom stops you. What stops you is the fear of failure.
By Claudia Chan
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8 Ways Leaders Can Reduce Anxiety on the Job
CEOs need a great plan in place -- and the expectation that sometimes, nothing goes as planned.
Building a Business
Avoid These 8 Excuses — They’re Success Repellent
If you desire success, you really have to want it.
Building a Business
No Pain, No Gain in Startups: Short-term Suffering Leads to Lasting Rewards
You'll be broke and overworked in the beginning of a new business venture, but there will be lots of light at the end of the tunnel.
By John Tabis
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Entrepreneurs Don’t Have to Be Fearless, Just Brave
If you have no fear, maybe you need to start taking bigger risks.
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Make Friends With Your Fear, and It Will Do Great Things for You
Master it before it masters you.
By Falon Fatemi