Give Yourself a Chance

So I got the idea to build denmarkbrazil.com, a site where I gathered and collated information about Brazil aimed at businesses in Denmark. I did several video interviews with people in my network who had valuable information about the Brazilian market.

But I had no idea how it was going to work. I was not even aware of what content marketing was. I didn’t think about building email lists or using free information to upsell people to my consulting services.

Lessons learned
I learned many things along the way. Like how Denmark has a strong volunteering culture, and you should help out whenever you can. Gain a reputation for solving problems wherever you go. Danes are collectivist people – therefore contributing is both valued and rewarded.

And don’t forget, whether you are running a blog, posting job applications, or working on your business, be consistent. And don’t be held back by limiting beliefs like “I don’t speak Danish,” “I’m not a specialist,” “I don’t have experience,” and “First I will become an expert – then I will offer my service.”

To conclude
I chose entrepreneurship because I believe I can make a difference. I enjoy the thrill of being able to create something out of nothing.

But not everybody wants to be an entrepreneur – and that is okay. Several people want to work in a corporate environment and build a career. If that is you, pursue it. There are a multitude of jobs with very diverse roles
Regardless of where you are on your journey, keep on walking.