It might be hard to admit but fear is real and it can be debilitating.
However, people deal with fear in different ways. Most people by doing nothing.
I’m a little different.
I do everything.
Fear causes me to focus on doing more rather than laser focusing. It’s easier to do everything so you never truly fail but then you never truly succeed.
I saw a visual for a quote that was a great reminder about how powerful the sun is and how it can beam down on a boat for years and never be able to burn a hole through a wooden boat.
However, when you take a magnifying glass and you focus the power of the sun on one place, it begins to burn that hole through that precise spot.
In other words, laser-focus is everything. In order for me to fully take the next step and level up. It doesn’t just ask for focus it requires focus.
That’s what I intend to do is take that magnifying glass and remove everything else.
For me that maginfiying glass is CBNation (primarily the podcast) and LinkedIn. Using the 1 or 2 “ingredients” to reach my goals.
I went skydiving to face my fear of heights. I left a few positions to go skydiving. Now, I’m skydiving in a different way.
Feel the fear and do it anyways.Â
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https://iamgresh.com👤 Author Name: Gresham W. Harkless Jr.
Title: Franchise Broker & Entrepreneur | Founder, Blue Star Franchise
Experience: 15+ years in entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and business growth strategy
Location: Washington, D.C. Metro Area, USA
About the Author
Gresham W. Harkless Jr. is a seasoned entrepreneur, franchise broker, and the founder of Blue Star Franchise, where he helps aspiring and established business owners find the perfect franchise opportunity to match their goals, lifestyle, and financial vision.
With over 15 years of experience in entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and business development, Gresh has worked with hundreds of CEOs, founders, and small business owners through his media company Blue 16 Media and the I AM CEO Podcast, which has featured over 1,600 interviews. His unique background gives him a deep understanding of what makes a business succeed — and how the right franchise can change lives.
A proud member of the Franchise Broker Association (FBA), Gresham brings a consultative and client-first approach to franchise matching. His mission is to help people “run their race” by finding franchise opportunities that align with their purpose, skills, and lifestyle.
đź“š Credentials & Affiliations
Certified Franchise Broker – Franchise Broker Association (FBA)
Founder – Blue Star Franchise & Blue 16 Media
Host – I AM CEO Podcast (1,600+ episodes)
Featured in – 50+ Black Marketers on the Rise, Influencer & Media Innovators (2022)
B.S. in Business Administration – Howard University
