You can remain where you are, in the old world, tasting the bitter berries of disenchantment, or you can overcome yourself, rip yourself free of the word-lie, and enter the world that longs to take you in.

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Overcome your dislike of yourself.

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You also are exposed to a network of entrepreneurs like yourself, who have worked hard, overcome obstacles, and have wisdom to share.

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Standing up for yourself and others (in a highly professional manner) will help you overcome your fear of these types of situations in the future and, most likely, relieve the stress you are feeling.

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