Dealing with people who doubt your business idea

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As you prepare to start your own business you will inevitably meet people who doubt your business idea. They may mean well but their comments can be a devastating blow to your self-esteem. You will meet:

The Gunslingers(“Your idea will never work so don't even bother wasting your time.”)

These people are completely pessimistic and will shoot down your ideas immediately. They are very quick to bring others down because they don't have the guts to try things themselves. The best people to talk to are other entrepreneurs or highly motivated individuals.

3 Sep English South Africa Business · Marketing

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