Getting motivated. Sometimes I tell myself that I can't do things, or that I don't have the skills, and it takes getting a pep talk from somebody who knows what they're talking about. I suppose that's the benefit of having a mentor; somebody who has been in your shoes who can tell you about the process and inspire you.
I struggle with that. I also need help enlisting people in my projects. I want them to be mine. Not because I don't trust other people, or because I want the credit, but usually because I'm not confident enough in my own ideas to share them with other people. Or I'm afraid that their contructive criticism or feedback will knock me down and feel like I'm not doing a good enough job. Or I am just too timid to ask for help because I don't want to inconvenience anyone. I guess it's a severe confidence problem. One that I'm working on. I feel like entrepreneurs are self-starters. I try to be, but it's exhausting.
I guess this is also the advantage of having a purpose or a problem to solve behind your idea. It is self-imposed motivation. I should strengthen my "because" in my impact statement. Maybe doing so will decrease my fear and strengthen my motivation.
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