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failure. If you answered yes to the above questions but are still hesitating,
then ask yourself if you are more nervous about the risks of success than
failure. A lot of us hold back because it’s easier to coast along than to
admit that this time we are going for gold.

The other point to remember is that unless you are going solo, you’ll have
co-workers or employees, and for you to succeed they have to be every bit
as motivated. You should be an inspiration to everyone you work with but
being a role model is only a part of that strategy—you will also need to
think yourself into their shoes, understand their tasks and motivate them to
share the same drive. Pussyfooting around is not an option with other
people any more than it is with yourself. If you are in any way uncertain
when discussing your mutual goals with your co-workers, then you are
creating potential danger areas for misunderstandings later.

HERE’S AN IDEA FOR YOU…
Getting hands on doesn’t have to mean micromanaging. Really knowing
the nuts and bolts of a business can make you a more inspiring leader
and give you the edge in negotiating with your staff, so don’t distance
yourself from the engine room—roll up your sleeves and get stuck in.