You often hear people saying “entrepreneurship takes guts.” The reason it’s true is that every successful entrepreneurial story starts with grappling with many unique failures and fears. One of the first questions you need to answer is: Are you one of the rare breed of fearless entrepreneurs?
From the time we are born, we were constantly being told how to do things, what not to do and the importance of being careful. Be it the electric switch or the water-park slide, we were cautioned by protective and well-intentioned parents and guardians all the time. We were told that we should study hard so as not to fail. Failure is considered so bad that some students’ commit suicide under exam pressure every year.
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Author: Rajiv Dingra
