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If you have a business idea, now is the perfect time to start. If you’re worried about timing, don’t worry. Economy is not the issue. And if you’re worried about failing over and over again, that’s okay. Because it is impossible to measure the market perfectly anyway!
Everyone has business ideas, but not everyone takes the time to pursue their dreams. Ideas don’t have to be perfect and ready, as you can always refine them later in the process.
Even if you’re not ready, if you start now, you’ll at least be one step closer to achieving your dreams. Better than not booting at all. There’s always a reason why it’s not the right time for others or for yourself, but when asked why, it’s always uncertainty and fear of failure.
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Watching the economy should be the last thing on your mind.
Don’t wait for the economy to improve when starting a business. Don’t wait for the economy to get worse. We don’t have to wait for the economy to recover. And don’t wait for crashes and burns around your ears before embarking on a new venture.
The truth is that no one really knows what will happen in the future of our country’s economy, and no one can accurately predict its direction. So it’s no surprise that we don’t have to worry about what will happen tomorrow or next year. No matter what lies ahead, just focus on today and make sure your business is thriving today. In the years to come!
don’t listen to naysayers
You may hear a lot of people saying they aren’t ready for business or the risk is too high. Don’t let them talk about your dreams or drag you into their beliefs and ideologies. Many have fallen victim to these naysayers.
There is no better time than now! The world has never been more connected and open than it is today. That means you have to take advantage of this unprecedented opportunity before anyone else.
It fails over and over again. And that’s okay.
Failure is part of the process and in many ways a learning experience. But we don’t just learn from our mistakes. Failure is an opportunity for growth, to gain new ideas and perspectives that will help you succeed in the future. If you don’t take risks, you won’t succeed, so hang in there!
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listen to your gut. Don’t wait for inspiration.
The most important thing to remember is that you can’t wait for inspiration. Start now and trust that you will find your way.
It’s easy to wait until you understand everything. The truth is that there is no answer – not really – and no one understands it all.
There is no perfect time or situation to confidently say, “Now is the time to start a business.” Every entrepreneur goes on their own journey of exploration and discovery to know what works best for them when deciding when (or) to jump into entrepreneurship.
Yes, there are risks.
No business is without risk. They just differ in the level of risk and how they are managed.
One way to think about it is: If you don’t take risks, nothing will change in your life. It doesn’t move on, it doesn’t stay in the same place. You may be comfortable, but if things don’t change, everything around you will eventually become boring and unsatisfying.
Moreover, not taking risks means everything becomes risky as it can lead to unpreparedness. If you don’t take risks, you can’t develop a plan or structure to manage them. In fact, most businesses fail because their owners didn’t adequately mitigate the business’s biggest risks before starting it.
Impossible to perfectly time the market
It’s better to start when you want to do it, even if the timing is bad. You can’t time the market. It is impossible to predict what will happen to the economy or business. You have to work with the information you have at that point. If you’re lucky enough to have an idea for a new business you want to start, don’t let anyone tell you not to do it because it’s “bad timing.”
There are many reasons why now is the perfect time, but I think it boils down to one simple truth. Don’t waste your time waiting for the perfect moment or trying to predict the future. Instead, focus on what you can do now and how it will make you better tomorrow.
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