Decide to Make the Move
In my last article we discussed the importance of recognizing the opportunities for Boomers contemplating starting a business. You are, in fact, in the right place at the right time.
Today we will discuss the idea of overcoming the initial fear of breaking out of the mold. Are you an employee? Have you been one for decades, perhaps? Entrepreneurship is a whole different ball game, and not for the faint of heart! For many, implicitly relying on an employer, the government or other may not be the wisest course to take. In light of the many disheartening reports we hear in the news, many Boomers are left disillusioned about their financial future and quickly conclude that things are hopeless.
That kind of thinking can be erased with a good Mentor. Fear can be paralyzing and fear of the unknown, funny enough, is most common. There may absolutely NOTHING to fear, yet without a guide, we are left floundering and absorbed in our anxiety.
So, would you like to start your own business? Is it in an industry you have experience or are you looking at a complete career change? Reports continue to pour in about corporate downsizing and "ageism," which is just another word for age discrimination. Some savvy Boomers have taken their layoffs as a sign that they should move on. They proactively use that "opportunity" to make the move into entrepreneurship rather than stand on the unemployment line. I commend them.
It's that initial step that is the toughest. It is much like when my friends were all swimming in the pool and I was outside dipping my toe in the water. After much trepidation, I finally overcame my anxiety and simply jumped in. "Hey, it wasn't so bad after all, was it?"
Likewise, deciding is the next step after recognizing an opportunity. Remember that "opportunity knocks." You still have to get off your butt and answer the door! Don't let fears of the unknown stop you.
Making the decision is the most crucial part of the equation. Once you have decided, however, you must follow through with a plan of action; otherwise you're just revving your engine while in neutral. And you know that those who do that never arrive at their destination. All you must do at this point is be resolved to move forward and prepare to educate yourself adequately in those areas where you need assistance.
C.J. Lauria, Founder
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