How I Overcame My Fear Of Starting An Online Business.

byMAXINEG

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Updated 4 days ago

Cover image: Man starting an online business with confidence

Dear readers,

Starting an online business was something I had dreamed about for years, but fear kept holding me back. What if I failed? What if I wasn’t "good enough"? What if I wasted my time and money on something that wouldn’t work?

Sound familiar? If you’re a Wealthy Affiliate Starter Member, you might be feeling the same way. The good news? You’re not alone, and you can overcome your fear, just like I did.

Let me share a bit about my journey and how you can take your first confident steps toward building a successful online business.

Fear #1: What If I Fail?

This was my biggest fear. I didn’t want to put in all this effort only to see no results. But here’s the truth: failure is a steppingstone to success.

Instead of looking at failure as the end, I started seeing it as part of the learning process. Every successful entrepreneur has failed at some point. The difference? They kept going.

How I Overcame It:

• I reminded myself that failure is just feedback like an experiment. It shows me what doesn’t work so I can adjust and improve. Sounds fair, right?
• I set small, achievable goals instead of focusing on making thousands of dollars overnight. You have to give your time. Learn to appreciate pennies first.
• I followed Wealthy Affiliate’s step-by-step training, trusting the process rather than trying to reinvent the wheel.

➡️ Actionable Tip: Embrace mistakes as part of your journey. Each one brings you closer to success!

Fear #2: I Don’t Know Enough

When I started, I had no idea how to build a website, write content, or make money online. I thought I needed to be an expert before even trying.

Big mistake!

The truth is you learn by doing. Every successful affiliate marketer once knew nothing about online business. The only difference? They started.

How I Overcame It:

• I stopped comparing myself to experienced entrepreneurs and focused on my own progress.
• I committed to learning one thing at a time instead of overwhelming myself.
• I leaned on the Wealthy Affiliate community whenever I had questions or needed encouragement.

➡️ Actionable Tip: Don’t let "I don’t know enough" stop you. Follow the training, take action, and trust that you’ll learn along the way.

Fear #3: What If I Waste My Time?

At first, I worried that all the time I invested might not pay off. But then I realized something...

If I did nothing, I’d still be in the same place a year from now.

Building a business takes time, but so does anything worthwhile. The question isn’t, "What if I waste my time?" The real question is, "What if I never even try?"

How I Overcame It:

• I created a realistic schedule. All I needed was one a day to start.
• I tracked small wins, like publishing my first blog post or getting my first visitor.
• I focused on progress, not perfection.

➡️ Actionable Tip: Even if you only spend 30 minutes a day working on your business, you’re moving forward. The time will pass anyway; use it wisely!

Fear #4: What If I’m Not Good Enough?

This was a tough one. I doubted my writing skills, my ideas, even my ability to follow through. But here’s what changed my mind set:

👉 Nobody starts as an expert. The more you practice, the better you get.

How I Overcame It:

• I gave myself permission to be a beginner.
• I stopped waiting for perfection and just took action.
• I reminded myself that every successful marketer started exactly where I was.

➡️ Actionable Tip: Your unique voice matters! Someone out there needs to hear your perspective, so don’t hold back. Tell angry birds to return to their nests because you are good enough. :)

The Turning Point: Taking That First Step

One day, I just decided that I wasn’t going to let fear stop me anymore. I followed the Wealthy Affiliate training, asked questions in the community, and kept pushing forward, one step at a time.

Now? I’m running my online business with confidence. Is it perfect? No. But am I growing, learning, and making progress? Absolutely.

And you can too!

Final Thoughts: You’ve Got This!

Fear is normal. But it doesn’t have to hold you back. If you’re a Wealthy Affiliate Starter Member, remember:

💡 Every successful online entrepreneur started as a beginner.
💡 Mistakes are part of the journey.
💡 The only way to fail is to quit.

So, take that first step today. Follow the training, connect with the community, and start building your future. You’re capable of more than you think!

🚀 Ready to take action? Drop a comment below and share what’s been holding you back. Let’s overcome it together!

Maxine :)

Quote of the day:

"Be fearless, not fearful." - Coco Tortoise