8 Telltale Indications That Your Business Career Is Limited by Self-Doubt

Your discomfort zone may be your biggest barrier to getting ahead in business.

Your discomfort zone may be your biggest barrier to getting ahead in business.

Getting out of your comfort zone is always a challenge, but more and more evidence indicates that it is necessary for growth and success in your business and career.

In my experience as a mentor to entrepreneurs, I find that self-doubt and lack of confidence are the primary constraints people have to overcome to move ahead. The challenge is to recognize your problem and fix it.

Although the people around you may recognize the symptoms, nothing will likely change unless you see the telltale signs of hesitation in yourself. I found the key ones to be outlined well in a new book, "Hunting Discomfort," by Sterling Hawkins. He writes from first-hand experience and is now a recognized business leader, motivational speaker, and mentor to many entrepreneurs.

I have added here my own perspective to the key indicators that he outlines, and I challenge each of you to do your own self-assessment of your discomforts, and proactively take the actions suggested to move to the next level of business commitment, confidence, and success…