Hey everyone,

If you’re reading this, you might be standing on the edge, peering into the vast landscape of online business, wondering if you have what it takes to jump in. I’m here to share a bit of encouragement and a strange fact that might just convince you to take that leap.

Starting an online business requires courage. Not the kind that roars, but the quiet kind that whispers in the middle of the night, urging you to keep going even when the path gets foggy. It’s about facing the unknown with a blend of excitement and fear, and still choosing to move forward.

Let me tell you, the journey isn’t for the faint-hearted. It’s for the dreamers, the doers, and yes, the brave. Why? Because venturing into the world of online marketing or digital sales means embracing failure as much as success. It means learning to be resilient when your first attempt—or your tenth—doesn’t go as planned.

A Weird Fact

Did you know that octopuses have three hearts? If one stops during extreme stress, they still have two more to keep them going. Sometimes I think entrepreneurs need to be like octopuses. We might not have three hearts, but we need to have multiple sources of motivation and resilience to keep pushing through challenges.

When I started my first online venture…

I had more doubts than a skeptic at a magic show. The digital landscape can be overwhelming with its sea of competition and the sheer amount of knowledge you need to digest. But here’s the secret sauce—courage. Not just the courage to begin, but the courage to continue, to experiment, to learn, and to adapt.

The beauty of online business is in its flexibility

You can start small from your kitchen table or the corner of your bedroom. You can scale up as you understand your market and learn what works. The digital world is your oyster, and with tools and technologies at your fingertips, you can reach out to audiences you never imagined.

But let’s talk real for a moment—courage isn’t about having no fear. It’s about acknowledging your fear and deciding that your goal is more important. It’s about picking yourself up after a failed launch or a campaign that didn’t convert. It’s about tweaking your strategies, understanding your audience better, and hitting that launch button again.

Success in the online world is also about connections

Building relationships with your audience, understanding their needs, and responding to them can make a world of difference. Be genuine, be helpful, and be present. Your audience will see your efforts, appreciate your authenticity, and engage with your brand.

Remember, every big online marketer out there started where you are today. They had their moments of doubt, their failures, and yes, their breakthroughs. What set them apart wasn’t some mysterious, unattainable skill—it was their courage to keep going despite the odds.

As you ponder your next steps, think about what courage means to you

Is it launching that website you’ve been dreaming about? Is it testing a new product with your audience? Or perhaps, it’s simply the decision to start learning about online marketing today.

Whatever it is, embrace that courage. Be like the octopus—not just in having backup plans and resilience but in being adaptable, intelligent, and unexpectedly surprising.

To everyone stepping into or scaling up in the online business world, remember: it takes courage to start, resilience to continue, and persistence to succeed. You’ve got what it takes, so take that next step with confidence. The journey might be rocky, but it’s also incredibly rewarding. After all, nothing worth having comes easy, right?

Here’s to your success and the courageous journey ahead!

Cheers,
Candace