The Psychological Price of Entrepreneurship

This morning I came across an article written by Jessica Bruder @jessbruder that I found fascinating.  I have never spiraled into a depression as an entrepreneur and I certainly have never considered suicide, but I have experienced the feelings that accompany entrepreneurship; such as feeling alone, inadequate, and fear.  I believe all of these emotions accompany even the entrepreneurs with the strongest emotional intelligence.  

The article in Inc. Magazine written by Jessica Bruder is titled The Psychological Price of Entrepreneurship and it is a must read.  You can find it here.  

I have found my own path as an entrepreneur but I have also gotten through a lot of uncertain times and debilitating fear at times as a result of some of the articles I have read and blogs I have come across.  I believe as entrepreneurs we often feel so alone in our journey.  But, we are not alone.  It’s important to keep up with the struggles of other entrepreneurs as it offers hope.  

I have had so many situations where friends, family and other well intentioned people have asked me about the business and when I try to explain to them certain situations or the struggles that accompany entrepreneurship, they often don’t understand and are quick to make the assumption that now may be a good time to quit, or if it is such a struggle, why do it.  The comments and questions I have had to field about my own company from people who have no knowledge on what it takes to start and grow a business can be very frustrating.  I have to constantly remind myself that they mean well, and just don’t understand.  I often turn these skeptical concerns into a challenge.  To work even harder to prove to these people that despite the uncertain times, there will come a day where I can go to each of them and better explain the challenges that accompany entrepreneurship and how I’ve overcame them.

So, please take a moment to read Jessica’s article on the psychological price of entrepreneurship.  You won’t be disappointed. 

Happy Friday and enjoy your weekend!