I always used to think that people who started their own business must be naturally confident. They must be natural entrepreneurs with the communication skills to match. I reasoned that anyone with the confidence to start their own business must have the confidence to talk to anyone.
Then I started my own business. I didn’t do it because I want to take over the world. I don’t even mind if I never become a millionaire. Although it would be nice. The real reason I started my own business is because I want to earn my living doing the thing I love best. Most of the other business owners I’ve met in that time are exactly the same.
I’m not quite at the point where I can talk to anyone, but I’m getting there. Here’s how