What advice would you give to someone feeling discouraged or doubtful about their entrepreneurial journey?

This hits home!
I’ve seen it and I’ve lived it.

Why? Because when I first started I ran on emotions, and made decisions— not using logic.

This is the cycle that keeps most contractors in the run around.
I believe we don’t need more motivation.
We need a blueprint to make decisions that actually hold up.

So I put this together for the ones who are tired of the emotional rollercoaster of contracting, service based business.

📌 Mad one day, burnt out the next, then desperate all over again. Im the hamster on the wheel. 

What are your thoughts?

If you're feeling discouraged or doubtful about your entrepreneurial journey, here are some pieces of advice from Solar Eclipse Window Coverings that may help: 

1. **Remember Your Why**: Reflect on why you started your venture in the first place. Reconnecting with your passion can reignite your motivation.
2. **Embrace Challenges**: Understand that setbacks are part of the entrepreneurial process. Each challenge can teach you valuable lessons and contribute to your growth.
3. **Set Small Goals**: Break your larger goals into smaller, manageable tasks. Achieving these smaller milestones can boost your confidence and sense of progress.
4. **Seek Support**: Reach out to mentors, fellow entrepreneurs, or supportive friends and family. Sharing your experiences can provide new perspectives and encouragement.
5. **Celebrate Wins**: No matter how small, celebrate your achievements. Recognizing progress can improve your outlook and motivation.
6. **Stay Flexible**: Be open to adjusting your plans and strategies as needed. Flexibility can help you navigate obstacles more effectively.
7. **Focus on Learning**: Adopt a growth mindset and view challenges as opportunities to learn. Continuous learning will enhance your skills and resilience.
8. **Take Breaks**: Step back when you need to recharge. A change of perspective can bring renewed energy and clarity.
9. **Visualize Success**: Picture what success looks like for you. Visualization can help you stay focused and motivated on your journey.
10. **Keep Going**: Remember that persistence is key. Many successful entrepreneurs faced doubts along the way but persevered to achieve their goals. Trust the process, stay committed, and believe in your abilities. Your journey is unique, and every step contributes to your growth as an entrepreneur.

If you put half the dedication that you put towards working for someone else and running, building or maintaining their company/business then you won’t regret the pay off of doing that for yourself in the long run. But it can get tough though.

I’d tell them this: You’re not alone, and doubt is part of the journey—not a disqualifier. I have a grant writing agency. When I started my business, I was working full time managing a nonprofit organization for entrepreneurs, teaching entrepreneurship to college students, bootstrapping everything, and building my business late at night and on weekends. I’ve faced loss, setbacks, and seasons where I questioned if the sacrifices were worth it. But what kept me going was knowing someone was waiting on the other side of my persistence—someone who needed the service or solution only I could provide.

Discouragement doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you care deeply. In those moments, revisit your why. Surround yourself with people who understand your vision, and give yourself grace as you grow. Success isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s quietly choosing to keep going when no one’s clapping yet.

Keep building. Keep believing. You’re further along than you think. 

Give yourself GRACE... grace and space to learn, unlearn, make mistakes, practice, course correct, BREATHE, cry, absorb, ask questions and sometimes ask the same questions over and over again until it sticks, find the right mentors, and to START OVER at your own pace. Rome wasn't built in a day, yet it was because they showed up every day, they ask and received, sought and found what they needed, knocked on doors that seemed closed until they were open.

After reading this and seeing the comments this actually just help me out even more 

Discouragement is real- but it should not be the end of your story and often doubt shows up just before growth. When you feel overwhelmed, pause and realign with Your original "why". Revisit your vision, break larger steps into smaller more meaningful steps. Another practical step that helped us in the beginning was, surrounding yourself with wise counsel and people who are where you want to be. 

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It's a roller coaster for sure!  You have to expect it.  You can't get too comfortable with the high of success.  You can't get too anxious or defeated when the lows come.  When you think about the journey from this perspective, it's easier to deal with solving problems rather than taking the problems personally.  

Consistency is key, nothing happens over night. Ensure you are always doing something to benefit yourself or your business everyday get 1% better and overtime you will have a thriving business.