Joining this community came at the right time for me. For a long time, my biggest struggle wasn’t effort it was clarity. Too many ideas, too many options, and a lot of overthinking before even starting. What’s helped me the most here is learning how to choose ONE path that actually fits my skills and strengths, instead of copying what looks popular online. The frameworks around validating an idea first and focusing on what makes sense for your life really changed how I approach building a business. I’m more confident in my decisions now, more consistent in execution, and I no longer feel like I’m guessing my way forward. Curious to know what’s been the hardest part for you when it comes to choosing the right online business?

If you’ve ever tried to start an online business and then stopped, stalled, or second-guessed yourself....this post will help you understand why. Most people don’t fail because they’re lazy, unmotivated, or incapable. They get stuck because they run into the same predictable problems that almost no one talks about clearly. Below are the 10 most common problems people face when trying to start an online business, especially if you’re mid-career, experienced, and have already tried a few things before. If several of these hit close to home, that’s normal. It's also fixable. 𝟏. 𝑵𝒐𝒕 𝑲𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑩𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 This is the #1 problem. And why this community exists. Too many ideas. Too many opinions. Too many “proven” models online. So instead of choosing one, people stay stuck choosing none. The clarity you're searching for comes from filtering down to what actually fits you. Not by adding more options. 2. 𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝑫𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 Research feels productive… but it often becomes a hiding place. And if you're not careful, you might never escape. People get stuck comparing tools, platforms, niches, and business models instead of making progress. Overthinking creates the illusion of safety. It's killing your business dreams. 3. 𝑳𝒐𝒘 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑷𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝑭𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒅 𝑨𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒕𝒔 Many people aren’t starting from zero. They’re starting from disappointment. Previous side hustles that didn’t work leave scars: “Maybe I’m just not good at this.” “I should be further along by now.” That baggage slows everything down. 4. 𝑭𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝑾𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆 Time hits differently once you’re in your 40s or 50s. Every new idea feels like a gamble. People worry they don’t have the runway to “figure it out” anymore. This fear often leads to total paralysis. 5. 𝑭𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝑾𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒚 (𝑨𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏) We've all bought them... Courses Software Coaching Tools Many people have already spent money trying to get something off the ground and didn’t get results. So now every investment feels risky, even when the real issue wasn’t the tool, but the lack of clarity and execution.

Let's do a quick reset. The reason you’re in Pick Your Online Business isn’t to collect ideas. It's to pick one. And yes… I know some of you have already gone through the classroom and picked your idea. So before anything else: If you haven’t gone through the classroom yet, start there. That’s the foundation. If you have gone through it and you’re still thinking: - “I don’t know what my idea is” - “Everything feels saturated” - “There are already groups doing this” This post is for you. Use the Skool Discovery page the right way Skool literally hands you a live market research tool. Go to: skool.com/discovery You’ll see categories like: - Hobbies - Music - Money - Spirituality - Tech - Health - Sports - Self-improvement - Relationships Inside each category are thousands of communities. Different ideas. Different angles. Different people solving different problems. Use this is for inspiration. Click around. Scroll. Read descriptions. Look at how people position their communities. And most importantly… stop treating competition like a threat. This is where most people sabotage themselves. You see multiple communities around a topic and your brain says: “Well… guess there’s no room for me.” That’s not logic. That’s scarcity thinking. Here’s the reframe you need to tattoo on your brain: 👉 Multiple communities = demand If people are building around a topic, that means: - People care - People are paying attention - People are actively searching for help Saturated does not mean crowded. It means validated. Most communities you’re looking at aren’t even active. They exist… but they’re empty rooms. The founder isn't active. Take my word on this. This part matters. You don’t need “everyone” You don’t need: - 100,000 members - a viral moment - some massive audience Most of you only need 1,000 people to completely change your life.

One of the biggest reasons people stay stuck is simple. They don’t know which type of online business actually fits them. So they spend months bouncing between ideas…trying a little coaching, watching a few course videos, testing a digital product…and never getting traction with any of them. Here’s the simplest way to think about the 3 most common online business models and how to know which one is right for YOU: 1️⃣ Coaching (1:1 or group) Best for you if you: - Like talking to people - Enjoy teaching or guiding step-by-step - Want the fastest path to your first customer - Don’t mind being on Zoom Avoid this if you hate being “on stage.” 2️⃣ Online Courses Best for you if you: - Prefer to teach once and let people learn on their own - Have a process you can break into steps - Want something scalable without adding more hours - Like creating videos or structured lessons Avoid this if you struggle to organize your thoughts. 3️⃣ Digital Products (PDFs, templates, guides) Best for you if you: - Want something simple and fast to launch - Prefer writing over talking - Have repeatable knowledge you can package - Don’t want to be on camera Avoid this if you want deep 1:1 interaction. 👇 POLL: Which one feels like the best fit for YOUR skills and personality? (Coaching / Courses / Digital Products) After you vote, drop a comment: What made you choose that option? I’ll reply and help you narrow it down.

If you’re trying to decide what online business to start in 2026, this post is meant to help you make that decision today - not “someday in January.” Most people don’t fail because they lack motivation. They fail because they start the year without making a decision. “I want to start an online business” isn’t a decision. “I’ll figure it out as I go” isn’t a strategy. So let’s simplify this and actually do something about it. DECIDE Right now, pick one of the options below. No overthinking. No explaining. A) I’m building a business around skills I already have B) I’m turning a problem I’ve solved into a paid offer C) I’m choosing ONE idea to explore seriously for the next 30 days D) I’m staying stuck because I refuse to choose (Yes… D is still a decision.) COMMIT For the next 30 days, you agree to: - stop chasing new ideas - stop consuming random business content - stop restarting from zero You stay in the lane you chose. FOCUS Your only focus is this question: - Who do I help, and what problem do I help them solve? That’s it. No branding. No tech stack. This is how people actually break the cycle. If 2026 is going to be different, it won’t be because of motivation. It’ll be because you finally made, and honored, a decision. Comment A, B, C, or D below. No explanations. Just choose.