Facing the fear of entrepreneurship

Let me tell you a personal story—and the biggest fear I had about becoming an entrepreneur.

I used to believe that entrepreneurship wasn’t for me. Not because of a lack of skills or motivation. But because I couldn’t see a version of it where I would thrive.

I saw all the threats and worst-case scenarios. And none of the beauty or possibility.

Here’s what I uncovered:

The hidden fears beneath the surface

1. Fear of selling things I didn’t fully believe in
In the past, I had to sell services or products I didn’t resonate with. I could “perform” but deep down, it drained me. I feared becoming that person again.

2. Fear of being alone without guidance
Corporate life came with managers, teams, structure. Entrepreneurship felt like being dropped into the ocean without a map. That fear was real.

3. Fear of losing control of my time
Ironically, what draws many to entrepreneurship—freedom—scared me. I worried I wouldn’t manage my time well, especially if I wasn’t inspired by the mission.

All of these fears had something in common:

They were born in environments where the goals, products, or visions weren’t mine.

The breakthrough

This insight hit me hard during a coaching session.

Once I began aligning my work with something I loved—something that felt true in every inch of my body—those fears started to dissolve.

They weren’t signs I wasn’t cut out for entrepreneurship. They were signs I was out of alignment.

Without my coach helping me reframe these fears, I might still be sitting in a corporate office, doubting myself.

This resonates deeply with what I wrote about the power of the Uncharted path.

A reflection for you

If you’re hesitating on a dream or delaying a bold move, chances are there’s a fear underneath.

Here’s a powerful question to uncover it:

“What fear do I carry today that might disappear if I were fully aligned with what I love?”

Sit with that. Write it down. Let the answer surprise you.

Because sometimes, fear is not the enemy. It’s just a messenger. Pointing you back to your path.