Re:Your idea sucks, now go do it anyway
by smartbear on Tuesday December 23, 2008 @04:36PM
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I agree that you should start a company because of a core belief that you can do something unique and interesting in the world.
I even agree that you should completely believe in your idea -- you cannot use this as an excuse to not be passionate.
However, I see many would-be entrepreneurs stiffeling themselves with doubt. In fact I almost didn't start Smart Bear because of such feelings.
So, although I agree this is NOT a reason to start, the point is that such doubt is not reason to NOT start.
P.S. Also articles like this are IMHO most powerful when they are one-sided. There are always many facets to any point, but prose can get watered down in the hedging and exceptions, and I'd rather try to inspire.
I even agree that you should completely believe in your idea -- you cannot use this as an excuse to not be passionate.
However, I see many would-be entrepreneurs stiffeling themselves with doubt. In fact I almost didn't start Smart Bear because of such feelings.
So, although I agree this is NOT a reason to start, the point is that such doubt is not reason to NOT start.
P.S. Also articles like this are IMHO most powerful when they are one-sided. There are always many facets to any point, but prose can get watered down in the hedging and exceptions, and I'd rather try to inspire.