{"id":250999,"date":"2023-02-24T00:03:42","date_gmt":"2023-02-23T22:03:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=128893"},"modified":"2023-02-24T00:03:42","modified_gmt":"2023-02-23T22:03:42","slug":"facing-your-fears-as-an-entrepreneur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/facing-your-fears-as-an-entrepreneur\/","title":{"rendered":"Facing your fears as an entrepreneur"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"scaip scaip-1 \">\n<aside id=\"republication_tracker_tool-2\" class=\"republication_tracker_tool clearfix\">\n<h5 class=\"adtitle\">Republish for Free<\/h5>\n<div class=\"license\">\n<p><button name=\"Republish This Story\" id=\"cc-btn\" class=\"republication-tracker-tool-button\">Republish This Story<\/button><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"license\" rel=\"noreferrer license noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/4.0\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/facing-your-fears-as-an-entrepreneur.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/facing-your-fears-as-an-entrepreneur.png\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"message\">\n<p>Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Five benefits of saying cheers to your fears and building big<\/p>\n<p>Fear is a natural human emotion in response to either perceived or real threats and if left unchecked, can hold us back from reaching our full potential, both personally and professionally. \u201cAs an entrepreneur, it\u2019s crucial to recognize and overcome your fears to grow and succeed in any business venture,\u201d says Jacqui van Rooijen, director at Ycagel.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe reasons for and the type of fear varies and when it comes to business, fear of failure and the fear of rejection, underpinned by the universal fear of the unknown, are two of the most common. For entrepreneurs, these fears can be particularly crippling, preventing them from taking the risks sometimes necessary for success,\u201d she explains. \u201cHowever, it\u2019s important to first understand that fear is a natural part of the entrepreneurial journey and when confronted and dealt with appropriately, plays an essential role in your personal growth, apart from having a compelling impact on your approach to business.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Jacqui provides some insights on five key benefits of facing and overcoming your fears and how these can contribute to maximizing your potential:<\/p>\n<p>Builds Confidence:<\/p>\n<p>One of the primary advantages of dealing with your fears is increased confidence in your abilities. This self-confidence will give you the courage to take on bigger challenges, make bold decisions, and push the boundaries of what you thought was possible.<\/p>\n<p>Unlocks Creativity:<\/p>\n<p>When you are not held back by fear, you are free to explore new ideas and think outside the box with greater creativity and innovation. This can lead to breakthroughs in your thinking and inspire new ways of doing things. This is especially valuable for entrepreneurs who are always on the lookout for new and innovative solutions to challenges faced in their businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Develops Resilience:<\/p>\n<p>Entrepreneurship can be a difficult and unpredictable journey at times, and it\u2019s important to be able to bounce back from challenges and setbacks. Overcoming fear builds resilience and bolsters your ability to manage adversity.<\/p>\n<p>Expanded Professional Networks:<\/p>\n<p>Fear-busting will give you the courage to be able to take risks and reach out more to others for help and support. This can lead to new business relationships, greater collaboration, and growth opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Deeper Sense of Purpose:<\/p>\n<p>Unimpeded by fear, you will be able to pursue your passions and work towards your goals with more focus and determination, achieving a deeper sense of purpose and fulfilment in life. It will also give wings to all the innate aspirations and abilities that turned you into an entrepreneur in the first place.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOwning up to fear and then learning to conquer it, is a personal development imperative and will have a significant impact on your future growth as an entrepreneur. Take the time, therefore, to reflect on, and recognize those things that are holding you back from taking the next big step. Then, start finding ways to control and defeat them. The benefits will be immense, and you will be amazed at how much you can achieve,\u201d concludes Jacqui.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mypr.co.za\/contact\/featured\/\">CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za for free<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <span class=\"post-views-icon dashicons dashicons-chart-bar\"><\/span> <span class=\"post-views-label\">Press Release Views since 1 July 2022:<\/span> <span class=\"post-views-count\">71<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-pagination pagination\">Pages: <span class=\"post-page-numbers current\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>1<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/facing-your-fears-as-an-entrepreneur\/2\/\" class=\"post-page-numbers\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>2<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\">Source: MyPR.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. 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