Your big but is really holding you back (somebody had to say it)

But I need to save more.

But I don’t know the industry well enough.

But I need a fully developed business plan.

But I need a co-founder.

But I just read about a new competitor in the space.

But we just moved into a new house.

But I get my bonus in four months!

But, but, but.

The world is full of big buts for why you can’t won’t get started on your business. If you truly want to be an entrepreneur, then all of those buts are just excuses masking the real problem: you’re scared.

And that’s ok! Every entrepreneur is scared when they start. Excited, anxious, pumped, and yes, scared.

But don’t let your big but hold you back. Or give up the dream of being an entrepreneur (it’s not for everyone!) and find better things to focus on.

PS – I’m not advocating you start a company. YOU’RE the one that wants to do it. Starting a company is always a bad idea. The odds are always stacked against you and there are a million reasons why you’ll fail. However, if you’re goal in life is to give entrepreneurship a try, then get out there and do it. Begin the begin!

If you do get started…

…you’ll need these two traits.

…you should make sure you have these ten requirements.

…and you need to have the right mentality.