Re:Ask HN: How do you stay focused on one idea?
by mapster on Monday March 07, 2011 @06:56PM
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I think its a fallacy that if you quit your job you will have a do or die mentality.
If you don't have a plan, a proven business, or clients, then the probability of you spinning your wheels and going broke is very good.
Re:Ask HN: How do you stay focused on one idea?
by gawker on Tuesday March 08, 2011 @09:26AM
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Yes, a lot of people love the rags to riches story and it makes for good entertainment value. But really the key is your mind and determination to succeed .. and perhaps a greater purpose other than yourself.
Personally for me, what I did was talk about my idea with a cousin of mine. He got really interested in it and now we're working together on it. I would recommend talking to other people (your wife, your kids, your friends, etc) about your idea and see if you can get them excited. I did - and I got even more excited to hear their excitement.
Also, always try to set goals. Both long term and short term. When you see that you are achieving those short term goals, you'll feel like you've accomplished something and sooner or later, hopefully it'll snowball. Good luck!