Starting a business can be challenging, even for seasoned entrepreneurs.
A common problem is the fear of failure, which often stems from perfectionism.
Interior designer Joanna Gaines knows this struggle better than most, despite her tremendous success.
The American entrepreneur and her husband, Chip Gaines, launched the lifestyle magazine Magnolia Journal in 2016.
The “Fixer Upper” star definitely knew what she was doing when she launched the Magnolia brand.
Today, her business employs more than 513 people and generates over $183 million per year.
Additionally,Chip and Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Networkis constantly growing, adding new shows to its library.
But despite these aspects, Joanna hasn’t always felt confident about her entrepreneurial skills.
Her parents met in Seoul, South Korea, and tied the knot in Las Vegas.
Gaines grew up in Wichita, Kansas, and experienced bullying throughout her childhood, which affected her self-esteem.
She couldn’t even eat in school cafeterias because the other kids teased her.
“I barely knew what Korean food was,” she toldThe New York Times.
“But kids assumed that my food was different because I looked different.”
Her Korean mother, Nan Stevens, received the same treatment from others.
The entrepreneur put her heart and soul into her work, but she also pushed herself to the limit.
This mindset gave her a competitive edge, but it also took a toll on her life.
She felt lonely and scared about the future, living in fear that something would go wrong.
Through journaling, Gaines rediscovered herself and the things that matter.
This practice also helped her connect the dots and process the childhood experiences that shaped her behavior.
Later, she decided to share her life story and encourage others to do the same.
