On my three year startup journey that lead to Yipit,
I had over 30 other completely unrelated ideas.
Each time I got the idea, I would immediately start sweating profusely for three straight hours in a ridiculous state of unbridled excitement and optimism. Sounds great, right? Not really. Those new ideas and the emotional frenzy were a serious distraction.
To be clear, the “ideas” I’m referring to are the ones that have nothing to do with your current startup. Switching your startup’s focus to a related area based on what you’ve learned (i.e. pivoting) is a winning strategy and one that Yipit employed twice. This post also assumes that you are and have been actively working on an idea. If you haven’t started yet, experimenting with new ideas is a great way to start.
To read the full, original article click on this link: Entrepreneurs: Resist The Sirens' Call Of Exciting New Ideas
Author: Vinicius Vacanti
