Chris Ducker is a cutting edge entrepreneur who runs a blog that helps entrepreneurs thrive in the twenty first century. He writes on a wide variety of topics, ranging from personal development to new trends and technology. As the world of business is changing so rapidly and so dramatically, Ducker informs others on how to keep their businesses current and relevant, as well as how to grow themselves with their business.
Recently, he posted about fear in entrepreneurship. After surveying a group of entrepreneurs and asking what word came to mind when thinking about their experience as entrepreneurs, unsurprisingly, the most popular response was fear. Ducker emphasizes the power of language, and how operating a business with a fearful mindset is detrimental to the company and the entrepreneur. The brunt of his post focuses on phrases that can be used instead of the hesitancy and anxiety many operations are rooted in.
Fear is a huge barrier for many aspiring and existing entrepreneurs. When there are so many new inventions, it is difficult to stand out in the crowded market. Innovators are constantly having to think about how original their design is, whether or not there will be a demand for it in the market, and how to remain current in the constantly developing world. Changing the language we use to talk about entrepreneurial fear is a definite step in the right direction. The way that entrepreneurs think about themselves and their business hugely impacts the decisions that they make. While fear protects us in cases of danger, it more often limits us when it comes to our potential.
As a whole, Chris Ducker’s blog is great for budding and experienced entrepreneurs alike. It gives great perspective to some of the biggest issues in entrepreneurship, often tackling ones that often go undiscussed. This blog is especially useful because it discusses the soft skills as opposed to the technical skills in this industry. Soft skills include the ability to communicate effectively, network with people, and think critically. In business school, technical skills are commonly taught and exist in most classes. On the other hand, there are very few classes that focus on personal development, an essential skill that many highly educated graduates are lacking. Chris Ducker aims to serve this unfulfilled need and provides effective, practical, and thought provoking ideas on how to develop oneself as an entrepreneur. This blog will be beneficial to those who are looking to develop themselves and their businesses simultaneously.
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