There are similarities between business and sport, in the pressures involved and in the fitness aspect, too. - Peter Shilton

You can tell, Peter.

I've gone on adventure a couple of times in my life, but being an entrepreneur is probably the most challenging one of all.

For the first time ever I'm in that position now, and I'm really learning for life - every single day.

Interestingly, it's rather a mental game than anything else.

Decision making from a leader's perspective becomes a completely new story.

You suddenly realize that every single step you do, can have a considerable impact on the whole business, hence you're own future.

Yet, isn't that type of power exactly what we strive for?

Here's to the great chances and challenges of being one's own boss.

Yes, you can.

My whole life I've never had any issues with motivating myself.

The will power to get something started and the ambition to cross the finish line have always been part of my DNA.

Now running my own business has even fueled that spirit.

Yet, there is a new type of pressure added to the game I had never experienced before.

It's the pressure to deliver, to perform, to not ruin my own existence I'm losing sleep over.

There we go: that new scope of responsibility has a clear potential impact on much more than a simple paycheck.

As an employee you don't have a safety net either, but you also don't have such a long way down in case you fall.

Instead entrepreneurs have their skin in the game.

Entrepreneurs always go all-in.

Can you feel the adrenalin?

To be honest, I've noticed myself extremely keyed-up lately.

I'm unable to properly relax at any time. Not even surfing calms me really down.

It's not only about the package of responsibility one's carrying on their shoulders, but also the sensation that, whenever you don't work you may lose a business opportunity.

You automatically feel guilty if you're not committed all the time.

I racked my brains to how I may properly deal with the situation, until I realized that the only thing I need is: to have faith.

It's a mental game, and if you get to believe you can do it, then you will.

We grow through challenging and rewarding tasks. The bigger the challenge the greater the progress.

So here's my advice for all those young entrepreneurs: grow some balls, have faith and don't ever doubt. The pressure won't vanish, but you can learn how to deal with it.

In order to prevent insecurity, you shouldn't only focus on the work, but also try to become a strong personality that's able to lead.

I'm pretty convinced that this type of adrenalin won't ever disappear, the only thing that will change is the way you look at it.

To me personally there is nothing more rewarding than being my own boss, working at my own rhythm and taking control over my own destiny. So I'm happy to pay the price for it and go try manage my new role.

I hope you found this inspiring. I wish you best of luck for your own journey!

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This blog was created in July 2016, aiming to provide thought-provoking content for open-minded people who go on adventure, step out of comfort zones and embrace the new.
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