When you get that creative itching next time, lean into it. Instead of pushing it aside, ask yourself what's stopping you and how serious are you about it?

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Hello again. From time to time we all get an itch to do something exciting. I'm talking about the thing you are really passionate about and it keeps you up at night. Yet you don't start it because of whatever reason. While I don't suggest acting upon every desire you come up with, I do think it's reasonable to explore those ideas that you hold deep down. There are four common reasons associated with not embracing your creativity and starting your journey. The first one being the lack of passion. Ideas you act upon should truly represent you and the things you are passionate about. Don't change your vision to align with your competition. Operate within your own parameters. The second thing is lack of persistence. Be persistent with your dream. Despite the obstacles you face, keep going. The only true definition of failure is quitting. Starting over is part of the natural creative process. The third thing is fear of failure. I've already hit on this one. Just don't quit. When you are about to quit, reach out to your mentor or a coach and get realigned with your vision. The final thing is you thinking your product or service is not ready or you're seeking perfection. The initial product or service don't have to be perfect. Put it out there and keep improving upon it. This is beneficial to you and your bottom line. Business growth occurs in imperfections. So friend, the question that I have for you today is, how serious are you about it? That's our two minutes. Until next time, take care.

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