Plenty of business owners have sacrificed profitability in the short-term by hiring help so they can work less. The time will come when you will be able to roar right back. Fear of success. Strangely enough, the prospect of success can scare some people. Take a deep breath, suggests Marian Baker, a counselor and coach with True Spirit Coaching in Chicago.
Deep breathing reduces paralyzing feelings of panic.
You may find yourself suddenly able to take that first small step toward success. Jill Hamburg Coplan has covered work, family, business, and finance for the past decade as a writer and editor for newspapers, magazines, and wire services. Business Week Online may receive a share of any fees you pay for services. The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. All rights reserved.