By most peoples fears I live in a very dangerous place. Its the lightning capital of North America and leads all other locations around the world in shark attacks. However living in Tampa, FL really isn't all that dangerous. In fact where you currently are is much more dangerous.  The odds of dying from choking on food, drowning in your bathtub or being killed crossing the street are far greater than being killed by lightning or a shark. (On a positive note the odds of dating a supermodel or writing a New York Times best seller are way better than all of the above. Click here for more interesting odds) Fear Makes Cowards Of Us All I forgot who said that but it's so true.  Fear can cripple us instantly. My three girls, all under the age of 10, come running to me anytime we have a bad lightning storm. The loud noise, the bright flashes, the instant and startling way in which it all happens culminate to make for a very terrifying experience.  Unless you've been through it many times before like I have. My girls always ask me "how come you don't get scared?".  One word - experience. Right now you may be paralyzed with a great idea, a dream of starting a business and your left parked at inaction because of fear.  Fear of the what if and the unknown. Fear of how to get started, fear of the cost, fear of the outcome,  all of which stem from lack of experience.

Whats keeping you from starting a business today? Some statistics say 80% of those employed are unhappy with their current job.  So whats keeping you from starting your own business today? My guess is your afraid. Now you might not admit to that right away but if you are honest that's what it boils down to. Afraid of failure.  Its the #1 reason people keep from following their dreams when it comes to starting a business.  So many of the fears are perpetrated by the false information we hear.  Jason Cohen has written a great article that debunks many of the myths of starting your own business. Tell someone you're starting a business, then brace yourself for their overwhelming show of support: Wow, 95% of all businesses fail, right? That's scary. Most businesses are never profitable and fail within 5 years.  That's mind-blowingly depressing.  Aren't you worried about all the time and money you'll lose? So many businesses end in bankruptcy.  Aren't you worried about that wrecking your life? I don't think that's a good move in this economy. (Right Dale?) Well actually, these "well-known facts" are crap.