Entrepreneurial Blog#4

 This week we did a lot of writing for our assignments. In one of them, we were asked to go over our fears, and at the end, it stated to answer these questions in our journal.


1.  If you pursue your calling with discipline, intentionality, and the help of fellow travelers, what are the chances that your worst-case scenario will really happen?

If I were to pursue a calling with discipline and to help out others the chances of having a worst-case scenario happening would be very low. With taking time and with thoughtful planning I will be able to be financially prepared and reduce the risk of total failure. When setbacks in my life happen it will likely be something temporary rather than it being detrimental in the long run. 

2.  As you look at your list of fears, what themes emerge? What is at the core of what you really fear? Financial ruin? The judgment or disapproval of others? Physical harm? Endangering the ones you love? Embarrassment?


The main concepts that I see are financial insecurity, failure, and judgment from others. All of these fears have something in common that being losing stability, disappointing others, and questioning one's abilities. Having these fears are common with young entrepreneurs but often are a bit exaggerated in the grand scheme of things. 


3.  What is the risk of taking no action – not following your calling? How do you plan to deal with fear when it pops up on your entrepreneurial journey?


The risk of taking no action and being stagnant is missing out on a career that you are passionate about. Staying in a comfort zone may feel safe for a time but you will always have one question in your mind that being, "What if?" To deal with fear you need to break up big tasks into steps and seek mentorship. Fear is inevitable but letting it control your every move and decision is the optional part. 



Taking the time to answer these questions has been able to help me feel more in control of just about anything in my life. I just need to take the time and put in the effort to take control and not be fearful. My personal favorite quote comes from FDR in which he states; "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." I believe we can all live by this with the correct time and effort. 

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