Comments on: Just Do It! 5 Ways to Get Over the Fear of Working for Yourself http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/04/fear-of-working-for-yourself/ News, opinion, and fresh thinking for web developers and designers. The official podcast of sitepoint.com. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:48:44 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: ShelleyDelayne http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/04/fear-of-working-for-yourself/comment-page-1/#comment-928312 ShelleyDelayne Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:44:33 +0000 http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/?p=11911#comment-928312 Mark Warnke's book "ONO" is a really awesome handbook for getting into the entrepreneurial mindset. http://onobook.com/ :) Mark Warnke’s book “ONO” is a really awesome handbook for getting into the entrepreneurial mindset. http://onobook.com/ :)

]]> By: W2ttsy http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/04/fear-of-working-for-yourself/comment-page-1/#comment-928133 W2ttsy Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:18:30 +0000 http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/?p=11911#comment-928133 my biggest fear at the moment is that due to the GFC, it would be hard to get back into a job if the work for yourself option falls over. Even though I have a few months worth of money saved up, its still a scary proposition, especially because a new business brings with it new bills that need to be paid. my biggest fear at the moment is that due to the GFC, it would be hard to get back into a job if the work for yourself option falls over. Even though I have a few months worth of money saved up, its still a scary proposition, especially because a new business brings with it new bills that need to be paid.

]]> By: Dhibhi http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/04/fear-of-working-for-yourself/comment-page-1/#comment-928121 Dhibhi Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:55:22 +0000 http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/?p=11911#comment-928121 Very interesting article indeed.This will surely help my readers at http://panicattacktreatmentnow.com Very interesting article indeed.This will surely help my readers at http://panicattacktreatmentnow.com

]]> By: IronMal http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/04/fear-of-working-for-yourself/comment-page-1/#comment-928114 IronMal Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:14:27 +0000 http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/?p=11911#comment-928114 I would also say have a great website setup with your portfolio as nicely arranged as possible. I've gotten a couple jobs locked in after the prospect looked at my portfolio. I would also say have a great website setup with your portfolio as nicely arranged as possible. I’ve gotten a couple jobs locked in after the prospect looked at my portfolio.

]]> By: ja1myn http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/04/fear-of-working-for-yourself/comment-page-1/#comment-928093 ja1myn Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:55:44 +0000 http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/?p=11911#comment-928093 Thank you so much for this helpful posts! Even though I've been running my own business for a while now, when times are tough and my mood is down, it's always nice to read an optimistic post to help me turn things around. Everything mentioned in that post is true and will help anyone who plans on being successful in running their own company. Thank you so much for this helpful posts! Even though I’ve been running my own business for a while now, when times are tough and my mood is down, it’s always nice to read an optimistic post to help me turn things around. Everything mentioned in that post is true and will help anyone who plans on being successful in running their own company.

]]> By: rungss http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/04/fear-of-working-for-yourself/comment-page-1/#comment-928088 rungss Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:09:23 +0000 http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/?p=11911#comment-928088 I guess many would have faced it... This I guess is more common in India. At least in my case.. A Small Town Guy.. Haven't been to an IIT or IIM forget that you are just a plain Graduate among millions of Graduates that India generates every Year... and then the Recession... I have stopped sharing Ideas with People who do not have any Entrepreneurial instincts.. No Support from your Family and Friends.. They will ask "What will you do"? What kind of Business? @rungss on twitter http://bijayrungta.com Sorry, forgot to add great post! Can't wait to see your next post! I guess many would have faced it…

This I guess is more common in India.

At least in my case..

A Small Town Guy.. Haven’t been to an IIT or IIM forget that you are just a plain Graduate among millions of Graduates that India generates every Year…

and then the Recession…

I have stopped sharing Ideas with People who do not have any Entrepreneurial instincts..

No Support from your Family and Friends..

They will ask “What will you do”?
What kind of Business?

@rungss on twitter

http://bijayrungta.com
Sorry, forgot to add great post! Can’t wait to see your next post!

]]> By: rungss http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/04/fear-of-working-for-yourself/comment-page-1/#comment-928086 rungss Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:40:15 +0000 http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/?p=11911#comment-928086 I guess many would have faced it... This I guess is more common in India. At least in my case.. A Small Town Guy.. Haven't been to an IIT or IIM forget that you are just a plain Graduate among millions of Graduates that India generates every Year... and then the Recession... I have stopped sharing Ideas with People who do not have any Entrepreneurial instincts.. No Support from your Family and Friends.. They will ask "What will you do"? What kind of Business? @rungss on twitter <a href="http://bijayrungta.com" rel="nofollow">http://bijayrungta.com</a> I guess many would have faced it…

This I guess is more common in India.

At least in my case..

A Small Town Guy.. Haven’t been to an IIT or IIM forget that you are just a plain Graduate among millions of Graduates that India generates every Year…

and then the Recession…

I have stopped sharing Ideas with People who do not have any Entrepreneurial instincts..

No Support from your Family and Friends..

They will ask “What will you do”?
What kind of Business?

@rungss on twitter

http://bijayrungta.com

]]> By: floater http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/04/fear-of-working-for-yourself/comment-page-1/#comment-928073 floater Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:58:52 +0000 http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/?p=11911#comment-928073 I'd like to add that if you find yourself looking out the window wishing you were doing something else then you have not found the career to follow. This is equally true whether you are self-employed or not. Regarding goals, it is good to review your goals and try to understand the difference between your expectations and reality in the event that the two have not lined up. My biggest fear is not finding enough clients. That is still a fear (or challenge...) however having a couple of really good clients has helped a lot. More clients would be great but it does take time... I’d like to add that if you find yourself looking out the window wishing you were doing something else then you have not found the career to follow. This is equally true whether you are self-employed or not.

Regarding goals, it is good to review your goals and try to understand the difference between your expectations and reality in the event that the two have not lined up.

My biggest fear is not finding enough clients. That is still a fear (or challenge…) however having a couple of really good clients has helped a lot. More clients would be great but it does take time…

]]> By: NetNerd85 http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/04/fear-of-working-for-yourself/comment-page-1/#comment-928062 NetNerd85 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:58:38 +0000 http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/?p=11911#comment-928062 http://www.stevepavlina.com/audio/, may I point out Podcasts 6 and 9 http://www.stevepavlina.com/audio/, may I point out Podcasts 6 and 9

]]> By: Laurie http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/04/fear-of-working-for-yourself/comment-page-1/#comment-928059 Laurie Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:07:33 +0000 http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/?p=11911#comment-928059 Good suggestions! For me working at keeping upbeat and positive is so important - being negative accomplishes nothing! Good suggestions! For me working at keeping upbeat and positive is so important – being negative accomplishes nothing!

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