That's the reality, and if you can't get past the fear of scrutiny, you become a "wantrepreneur," someone who talks about starting a business but never gets around to it.
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Wantrepreneur
//ˌwɒn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː//
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There is something to be said for difficult initial conditions, which separate the entrepreneurs from the wantrepreneurs.
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Others are concerned that “wantrepreneurs” are jumping on the bandwagon, putting early-stage business resources, like accelerators and incubators, under strain.
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