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The 5 Lies Every Entrepreneur Must Put To Death
If you are going to embark on an idea, you have to put to death the following 5 lies.
I remember when I first told someone I was quitting my 9–5 job. “I’m going to take this side hustle and turn it into a real business.”
Their response was two parts encouragement and one part fear.
“That’s great! I’m so happy for you. But, just remember, most entrepreneurs have a tough time making it work.”
I’m sure you’ve been told something similar. And, if you’re like most people, that doubt has seeped into your own self-talk at some point.
“Can I really do this?”
“What if I fail?
“Maybe they’re right. Maybe this is just a pipe dream.”
As an entrepreneur, you have to put those ideas to death. You have to get rid of self-doubt and negative thinking if you’re ever going to make your business work.
Here are 5 lies every entrepreneur must put to death:
Lie #1: “I need X before I can start.”
Here’s the incredible reality of today’s market: you need very little to get started. In fact, you can start with just an idea.
