1. The document discusses common worries about starting a self-employed business, including whether the person is suited for it, if the business idea is viable, and how long it will take to succeed. 2. It provides advice on developing a growth mindset and persevering through challenges, checking that the business aligns with one's strengths and market needs, and considering multiple income streams. 3. While success may take time, the document encourages sticking with it as becoming self-employed can work if the person keeps going.

1. WORRY #5: Will It Work?
3 main questions here:
1. ”Am I cut out for this?”
2. “Is my business idea viable?” (or “Is there
room for me in the market?”)
3. “How long will this take?”

2. Am I Cut Out for Self-employment?
1. Not about a certain personality
type — but your natural
superpowers do help.
2. You develop the mindset it
takes:
 Try it, learn, pivot, keep
going.
 Trusting your instincts.
 Letting in support.

3. Experiences that Prepare You for Self-employment
In other words: improvising, figuring it out amidst the mess.
You’ve done this!

4. Will My Business Work?
Criteria
✅ Aligns with your callings and
strengths.
✅ Aligns with a need in the market.
✅ You’ve crunched the numbers.
✅ Willing to invest time and money.
✅ Willing to tell people about it.
✅ Willing to ask for help.
✅ Willing to ride a wave of faith.

5. A Livelihood Quilt
Sometimes multiple
streams are best for you.
All related is ideal.
Example of a “quilt”:
1. Graphic
design/illustration
2. Art making/selling
3. Teaching art

6. It's really just a matter of
perseverance. It takes a while.
It can definitely work if you
keep going.
How long will this take?
My self-employed friend
I didn’t believe it would work for me, and
then…

7. Sustainable Results Take Time
Yikes!