When you’re afraid to take the first step towards doing something new, like going for a different career path, starting a business, writing your first book, etc., the best thing to do is to do a bit of research.
A study found that one of the best ways an entrepreneur can overcome feelings of fear is through information seeking. That’s probably why Bill Gates reads about 50 books a year and even takes two-week “reading vacations” now and then.
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