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  1. Salama2017

    My Wife Thinks I'm a Coward!

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    Thank you for your time and advice. And you're right - I feel the pressure from all sides. Before writing this thread, I had convinced myself that entrepreneurship wasn't for me. That's when my wife saw the cowardice in me. I'm the only one in the family that's interested in business. So you can...
  2. Salama2017

    My Wife Thinks I'm a Coward!

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    Thanks for the advice. My plan is to rent vans and trucks before I go all in. I've seen people get stuck with $30k delivery vans in an industry they don't like. My friend has advised me to first rent and test the waters. I'm currently searching for medical courier gigs with my small SUV.
  3. Salama2017

    My Wife Thinks I'm a Coward!

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    I can get myself to work. The problem is not knowing where to start which often leads to overplanning and eventually, to inaction. I know what I want to do. I have researched a lot of ideas only to abandon them after a while. I have given up a lot of times only to come back with new ideas that I...
  4. Salama2017

    My Wife Thinks I'm a Coward!

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    Yes, I will take the challenge. I will start the challenge today (07/10). I will give myself 5 days to turn $1 to $2. I had thought it'd be easy but for someone who's so risk-averse and overthinker, it can be a challenge. I will complete the challenge by Wednesday (7/14). I'm selling stuff...
  5. Salama2017

    My Wife Thinks I'm a Coward!

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    Thank you for your kind words. I am taking action now because I've got nothing to lose. My why is strong. The marketplace could use my services. I just need to take that leap of faith. I work two jobs and I'll have to quit one in order to have time to focus on my business. It's not easy quitting...
  6. Salama2017

    My Wife Thinks I'm a Coward!

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    Thanks again for the great advice. I have been digging deep about what I want. I want a lot of things in life. I have figured out my problem which involves motion without action. I often think about what could go wrong too much than what could go right. My skills have boiled down to being good...
  7. Salama2017

    My Wife Thinks I'm a Coward!

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    Well said. Great challenge as well!
  8. Salama2017

    My Wife Thinks I'm a Coward!

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    Congratulations on your venture! When I look into 10 years into the future, and I don't feel confident about where or who I want to be, I always take action. That's why I'm always saving money. I guess we can call it fear of the unknown. While this fear does have a positive side, it keeps me...
  9. Salama2017

    My Wife Thinks I'm a Coward!

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    1st, I picked up Atomic Habits by James Clear after one of the fast laners on here recommended it. The book is a gamechanger! I'm almost halfway with that. I then reached to someone in the courier industry and he recommended that I register for an EIN with the IRS. That's done. Now I'm in the...
  10. Salama2017

    My Wife Thinks I'm a Coward!

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    The problem is my self-limiting beliefs and lack of trust/faith that my ideas will work out. When I told my wife that I wanted to start a business once our debts are cleared, she worked hard to help pay off the debt. I then told her that all I needed was to save $20k and I finally start. We both...
  11. Salama2017

    My Wife Thinks I'm a Coward!

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    Thanks. I am on it.
  12. Salama2017

    My Wife Thinks I'm a Coward!

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    Thank you for the advice. I would hate to mix business with friendship and then end up losing both.
  13. Salama2017

    My Wife Thinks I'm a Coward!

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    Why are business partnerships dangerous?
  14. Salama2017

    My Wife Thinks I'm a Coward!

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    Wow!! Thank you so much for this advice and exercise on getting unstuck. I know I'm not a coward and that's why I am seeking advice because deep down, I know that I am a giant waiting to be unleashed. I think distrust in my ability to execute is a big problem. Also, perfectionism is a huge issue...
  15. Salama2017

    My Wife Thinks I'm a Coward!

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    I want to start a business because spend a lot of my time working too hard and too much at jobs that I don't even like. I am a hard worker and I plan to work even harder and longer but it has to be something that I have control over. For instance, in the courier industry, I often hear people...
  16. Salama2017

    My Wife Thinks I'm a Coward!

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    Thank you! I am trying to get into the courier industry and will be creating an execution thread soon.
  17. Salama2017

    My Wife Thinks I'm a Coward!

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    I have a friend who has a courier business and wants me to be his partner. I have already gone on a ride-along with him and I liked it. He's willing to train me before I become his business partner and we'll be meeting again next week for another ride-along. Working 2 jobs has been a challenge...
  18. Salama2017

    My Wife Thinks I'm a Coward!

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    Great advice. Thanks!
  19. Salama2017

    My Wife Thinks I'm a Coward!

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    I read "Top 5 Regrets of the Dying" not too long ago and your advice reminded me of how short life is to not try and end up regretting it. Thanks for sharing!
  20. Salama2017

    My Wife Thinks I'm a Coward!

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    Well said. Thanks for sharing.
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