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9 Limiting Thoughts That Will Stop You From Starting A Business

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Many people would like to set up a business and fulfill their dreams. Not so many actually decide to try, though. Thousands of projects stay in people’s minds, in discussions and some lost notes. Many of those ideas can be potentially great, though. Ask a person with an idea what exactly stops them from turning it into something real. They will probably answer you something from the following.

Here are 9 things that stand in your way when wanting to start a business:

1. I don’t have any connections

Thanks to Facebook, Twitter and other social networks, any person on the Internet can contact whoever they need, to a reasonable extent, of course. In fact, many influential people are surprisingly accessible online. Of course they can ignore your letter/message, but it is on you; it means you’ve written it wrong. Anyway, you’re not losing anything connecting some successful entrepreneur on the Internet.

“Communication – the human connection – is the key to personal and career success.” – Paul J. Meyer

2. Nobody will listen to me

What do most people listen to and perceive the best? It’s often something surprising, funny, shocking, provocative, sexy, sad, striking – the list can go on. Everything that whips up emotions and is easy to understand works well today. If nobody listens to you, the problem is not in people but in you. You just present the information in the wrong way: there is nothing to discuss, to find fault with, to laugh at or to catch attention. Any reaction is good for the start.

 

3. I’m afraid

Welcome to the club! All entrepreneurs are afraid of something. You just need to choose before letting your fears stop you or using them for driving you to success. Uncertainty and doubt are bad allies for achieving your goals. If fear is directed in the right way, it can be a great motivation to defeat those doubts.

 

4. I have no money

What does it mean to be an entrepreneur? It is the ability to gain some profit by spending minimum resources. Remember this, you will never have enough money; you will always lack some money for a perfect startup. If your plan implies more money than you have, change the plan and don’t wait for years until you save enough.

 

5. I don’t have time

All people in the world have the same number of hours per day. The question is how you use them. If you are really passionate about your ideas, I bet you can sacrifice your hobby for a little while, or not use social networks so often.

 

6. I don’t have the right skills

Well, this is surely not a problem today. Study! Take some courses. Read books and articles on the Internet. Do you find it too difficult or boring? Well, that’s a sign you shouldn’t start a business at the moment. People need to learn something new all the time, just get used to it.

 

7. I cannot think of anything worthy

Inventing something genius and revolutionary is indeed difficult. Improving the existent things is easier and more real.  Go out and watch things around you. Aren’t there any problems and inconveniences? There can be a solution for every problem and this solution can become an idea for your business. The majority of businesses do not invent anything new, they just make products or services better.  

 

8. It is too hard

Making a world tour on a yacht is hard. Turning your project into life (or at least trying) is not. Let’s say you want to run a marathon but you’ve been having a sedentary lifestyle for the last several months. Of course, you wouldn’t be able to run it at first. However, you can start running every morning and become closer to your goal every day.

If you choose a serious goal, have some will to get prepared for it. Do at least something to start with; go slow. Achieve small success and then do something more. The most important thing is to keep your goal in mind all the time.

“You have to fight to reach your dream. You have to sacrifice and work hard for it.” – Lionel Messi

9. I cannot risk like this

No risk can be that dangerous (unless you do something criminal or extreme). Every failure and loss can be survived. Moreover, you’d become stronger, smarter and more experienced for your next try. Every failure brings something good. If you never try, you’ll have nothing but regrets when you’re older.

If you have an idea that you think is great, try it! Send away all the excuses and just try to make it work. Many people succeed today because they simply decide to drop these silly excuses and go for their dreams. You can definitely become one of them!

When are you going to start your business? Please leave your thoughts in the comment section below!

Jana Rooheart is a blogger and IT specialist. She is passionate about personal development, helping people and traveling. She tries to learn something new every day and shares her knowledge and experience with people around. She works as an e-safety consultant at an IT company. You can see some of her work here. Connect with Jana on Facebook.

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In workplaces around the world, there’s a growing gap between employers and employees and between superiors and their teams. It’s a common refrain: “People don’t leave companies, they leave bad bosses.”

While there are, of course, cases where management could do better, this isn’t just a “bad boss” problem. The relationship between leaders and employees is complex. Instead of assigning blame, we should explore practical solutions to build stronger, healthier workplaces where everyone thrives.

Why This Gap Exists

Every workplace needs someone to guide, supervise, and provide feedback. That’s essential for productivity and performance. But because there are usually far more employees than managers, dissatisfaction, fair or not, spreads quickly.

What if, instead of focusing on blame, we focused on building trust, empathy, and communication? This is where modern leadership and human-centered management can make a difference.

Tools and Techniques to Bridge the Gap

Here are proven strategies leaders and employees can use to foster stronger relationships and create a workplace where people actually want to stay.

1. Practice Mutual Empathy

Both managers and employees need to recognize they are ultimately on the same team. Leaders have to balance people and performance, and often face intense pressure to hit targets. Employees who understand this reality are more likely to cooperate and problem-solve collaboratively.

2. Maintain Professional Boundaries

Superiors should separate personal issues from professional decision-making. Consistency, fairness, and integrity build trust, and trust is the foundation of a motivated team.

3. Follow the Golden Rule

Treat people how you would like to be treated. This simple principle encourages compassion and respect, two qualities every effective leader must demonstrate.

4. Avoid Micromanagement

Micromanaging stifles creativity and damages morale. Great leaders see themselves as partners, not just bosses, and treat their teams as collaborators working toward a shared goal.

5. Empower Employees to Grow

Empowerment means giving employees responsibility that matches their capacity, and then trusting them to deliver. Encourage them to take calculated risks, learn from mistakes, and problem-solve independently. If something goes wrong, turn it into a learning opportunity, not a reprimand.

6. Communicate in All Directions

Communication shouldn’t just be top-down. Invite feedback, create open channels for suggestions, and genuinely listen to what your people have to say. Healthy upward communication closes gaps before they become conflicts.

7. Overcome Insecurities

Many leaders secretly fear being outshone by younger, more tech-savvy employees. Instead of resisting, embrace the chance to learn from them. Humility earns respect and helps the team innovate faster.

8. Invest in Coaching and Mentorship

True leaders grow other leaders. Provide mentorship, career guidance, and stretch opportunities so employees can develop new skills. Leadership is learned through experience, but guided experience is even more powerful.

9. Eliminate Favoritism

Avoid cliques and office politics. Decisions should be based on facts and fairness, not gossip. Objective, transparent decision-making builds credibility.

10. Recognize Efforts Promptly

Recognition often matters more than rewards. Publicly appreciate employees’ contributions and do so consistently and fairly. A timely “thank you” can be more motivating than a quarterly bonus.

11. Conduct Thoughtful Exit Interviews

When employees leave, treat it as an opportunity to learn. Keep interviews confidential and use the insights to improve management practices and culture.

12. Provide Leadership Development

Train managers to lead, not just supervise. Leadership development programs help shift mindsets from “command and control” to “coach and empower.” This transformation has a direct impact on morale and retention.

13. Adopt Soft Leadership Principles

Today’s workforce, largely millennials and Gen Z, value collaboration over hierarchy. Soft leadership focuses on partnership, mutual respect, and shared purpose, rather than rigid top-down control.

The Bigger Picture: HR’s Role

Mercer’s global research highlights five key priorities for organizations:

  • Build diverse talent pipelines

  • Embrace flexible work models

  • Design compelling career paths

  • Simplify HR processes

  • Redefine the value HR brings

The challenge? Employers and employees often view these priorities differently. Bridging that perception gap is just as important as bridging the relational gap between leaders and staff.

Treat Employees Like Associates, Not Just Staff

When you treat employees like partners, they bring their best selves to work. HR leaders must develop strategies to keep talent engaged, empowered, and prepared for the future.

Organizational success starts with people, always. Build the relationship with your team first, and the results will follow.

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