Overcoming Psychological Barriers
Conquer fear, impostor syndrome, and analysis paralysis
9 articles • Updated regularly
When Your Superpower Stops Working: How to Rebuild Lost Confidence
What happens when your core superpower—trusting your instincts—stops working? Learn how to rebuild lost confidence and get back to taking action.
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Scared to Start a Business? Here's What Your Fear Is Really Telling You
Being scared to start a business doesn't mean you're not cut out for it. It means you're taking it seriously. Learn what your fear really means—and how to use it.
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Impostor Syndrome Is Keeping You from Starting Your Business (Here's How to Beat It)
You have the skills and the ideas, but you don't feel like you deserve to be called an "entrepreneur." Here's why that feeling is a sign you're on the right track.
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The Real Reason You Haven't Started Your Business Yet (It's Not What You Think)
The real reason you haven't started your business isn't lack of money, ideas, or knowledge—it's addiction to fantasy over action. Here's how to break free.
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The Entrepreneur's Fear Audit: What's Really Holding You Back?
Stop fighting general anxiety and start addressing specific fears. This comprehensive fear audit reveals exactly what's holding you back and how to move forward anyway.
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Ready to Start a Business But Terrified? Here's Your First Move
You know you're ready to start, but terror is keeping you stuck. Learn the one move that breaks the fear paralysis and gets you building instead of planning.
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The 3 Things That Stop Most People From Starting a Business (And What to Do Instead)
Most people with business ideas never start. Learn the 3 mistakes that stop aspiring entrepreneurs and what to do instead to finally take action.
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Stop Letting Fear of Judgment Kill Your Business Dreams
Fear of judgment can quietly sabotage your business dreams. Here’s how I faced my own fear of being judged, shared my struggles publicly, and discovered the relief, support, and confidence that followed—plus practical steps you can use to overcome fear and start moving forward.
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What to Do When You're Tired of Being Scared
The exhaustion of chronic fear is real. Learn how to break the cycle of business anxiety and take action despite being tired of feeling afraid all the time.
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