Thursday, June 23, 2005

Great Ideas Are Scary

I had a long conversation with someone today about an idea for a software product. It is no different in scope than stuff he and I produce everyday, in fact it might be easy. We know it fills a need, and it could potentially be profitable. Once the initial work is done, it can be sold over and over.

I knew it was a great idea, when each of us had a creative solution to the others road block. We even figured out how to do it for very little money ($500 or less). I actually got butterflys in my stomach. This is the point when people get scared. Do I jump after it, or stifle it like so many other ideas....

3 comments:

  1. I think it definatley deserves a good hard look....I've gone into business for myself before, and maybe thats why I'm hesitant? I've simplified my life recently and this business would add some complexity...

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  2. Anonymous3:33 PM

    You'll fail, but do it anyway so I can laugh at you.

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  3. Go ahead and laugh, but I'm not sleeping with your wife ever again!

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