How can we overcome fear and past failures to step into entrepreneurship and live a life of significance?

In this episode of Thrive Today, host Natalie Bourne interviews Dr. Chris Bowen, author of the book "Innovation Meets Leadership: The Five Star Entrepreneur" about principles for entrepreneurial success. They discuss overcoming fear, learning from failures, leaving a legacy, and living a life of impact.

Dr. Bowen has authored 13 books and his newest release is entitled, “The Five Star Entrepreneur”. Dr. Bowen resides in Jonesboro, GA with his wife, Kathy. He is the proud father of 2 sons, and 2 amazing daughter-in-laws, and is grandfather to 2 phenomenal grandchildren.

[00:00 - 03:00] It's All About Beginnings

Most don't start businesses because of fear of failure.

First ideas often don't succeed, failure leads to learning.

Find your passion and gifts, and capitalize on your talents.

[03:00 - 09:00] How to Overcome the Fear of Failure

Fear prevents people from stepping out, have to conquer fears.

Failures trigger learning, you grow through failures.

Cling to scriptures and believing in who you are in Christ.

[09:00 - 16:00] Leaving a Legacy

Entrepreneurship is about significance and impact, not just success.

Don't live life just to gain, live to give and leave a legacy.

Honor partners, share wealth, bring others up.

[16:00 - 19:00] Selling Yourself

Hire out tasks and roles you aren't gifted in.

Give slices of the pie, make others wealthy too.

Find people who can do what you can't.

[19:00 - 25:00] Why Read This Book?

Starts with basics for beginners in entrepreneurship.

Raw and real - invest in yourself first.

Identify blindspots, and get coaching.

Quotes:

"Do not waste a single day in life doing something that you’re not passionate about doing." - Dr. Chris Bowen

"The more you fail, the more you succeed. We don’t remember all the strikeouts. We remember that he is the home run king." Dr. Chris Bowen

Connect with Dr. Chris Bowen:

https://www.drchrisbowen.com/two

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