You don’t know what you don’t know

Once upon a time my daughter developed a rash that kept getting worse.After a few days it started bleeding and my mind wandered to some dark places.Will it leave scars? Is it contagious? Is it some sort of flesh-eating bacteria? My overactive imagination wasn’t doing me any favors.Anxious and afraid, we took her to the doctor. After a cursory examination he told us exactly what it was and how a simple cream would remedy the whole thing in a few days.My wild imaginings were stopped in their tracks by his practical knowledge.Something similar can happen to small business owners.When confronted with obstacles and opportunities that stretch you beyond the point of your current knowledge, you can find yourself imagining perils that seem downright inevitable.And then you talk to someone who has been there before and you realize there is a much more accessible pathway you didn’t know existed.Whoops. That was a lot of energy wasted on worrying because you didn’t know what you didn’t know.When you feel daunted, overwhelmed, or stuck, look for experts around you who can illuminate your path.Your worst fears will likely be unfounded, but you won’t be able to see that from where you sit.When in doubt, reach out.If you are feeling overwhelmed as a small business owner, download my free Anti-Overwhelm Playbook today. It will help you find the clarity and direction you need to overcome overwhelm and cancel the chaos so you can build your business with complete clarity.