You get a brilliant idea to build that app! As you think more about it, the more you are convinced that this is going to be a game changer.<\/p>\n
You bounce this idea with some people around you to check their reaction. They could be your friends or colleagues or even some mentors or start-up experts.<\/p>\n
They hear your idea and guess what?\u00a0 They don\u2019t look like as much excited about it as you are, not even 10% of it. In fact, they have serious doubts about its viability.<\/p>\n
The end of the story is as much expected!<\/p>\n
You no longer feel the energy to work on that app idea. Though you are not fully happy with the decision, you nevertheless have practically pulled yourself out of that idea.<\/p>\n
And, after a few days, weeks, months, you come across a start-up that has just launched something that\u2019s quite the idea that you had before.<\/p>\n
You have a feeling of having missed out something.<\/p>\n
The article – Dealing With People Who Doubt Your Business Ideas<\/a> \u00a0by Steve C says, anytime you start your own business or take any risks for that matter, you\u2019ll inevitably meet people who will doubt you. These people often mean well, but their negative comments can be a devastating blow to your self-esteem and your entrepreneurial spirit if you are not careful.<\/p>\n This article lists 3 types of doubters. There are gunslingers, who are always the first ones to shoot down your ideas. Gunslingers are complete pessimists and can suck away all of your excitement with a single derogatory comment.<\/p>\n And, there are factoids, who constantly remind you of how slim your chances are of being successful. They\u2019ll quote industry-wide statistics and failure ratios which can make your business idea seem silly and ridiculous.\u00a0 And finally, there are mockers, who will ask you questions about your business expecting to hear negative things about your sales. These people may not be doing it on purpose, but they secretly want to see you fail.<\/p>\n But many times, it is not others but the doubter is yourself. In I have doubts about my startup idea<\/a><\/span>, Vidit Saxena says, \u201cSure shot way to failure is not believing in your idea or in yourself\u201d.\u00a0 He suggests a remedy for this, based on his own experience, \u201cIf you start doubting, \u2014 one thing I have found to work for myself is not to look far to the end and just enjoy the journey.<\/p>\n Why People Don\u2019t Do: Doubts On The Way To Creating <\/a>\u00a0by \u00a0Anna Vital takes us to an inside scoop as to why some people never get around to doing the idea they always talk about? Other people procrastinate for a while and then actually do what they said they wanted to do. Entrepreneurs are doers. So what goes on in the mind of people who turn into entrepreneurs?\u00a0 Essentially, you need to know how to overcome\u00a0 the voices inside your head that may be saying things like:<\/p>\n In 5 Thoughts on Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt<\/a> , James Clear gives us tips about how you can get past fear and self\u2013doubt and do the things that you want to do.\u00a0 He says, \u201cFear-based decision making is when you let your fears or worries dictate your actions (or, in most cases, your lack of action)\u201d<\/b>. The unfortunate result is that you don’t do the things that you say are important to you.\u00a0 His advice on overcoming fear and self\u2013doubt includes:<\/p>\n If you do meet up with critics, Haters and Critics: How to Deal with People Judging You and Your Work<\/a><\/b><\/span> by James Clear shares learnings about dealing with the people who judge you, your work, and your goals.\u00a0 He acknowledges that the biggest critic in your life usually lives between your own two ears. Working up the courage to move past your own vulnerability and uncertainty is often the greatest challenge you\u2019ll face on the way to achieving your goals.<\/p>\n But that is easier said than done because we all like to be validated. \u00a0And, of course, it doesn\u2019t matter what you do, there will always be someone who finds fault in it. In his advice on how do you get over it and move forward, he says, \u201cFocus on the road, not the wall – Criticism and negativity from other people is like a wall. And if you focus on it, then you\u2019ll run right into it. You\u2019ll get blocked by negative emotions, anger, and self-doubt. Your mind will go where your attention is focused.”<\/p>\n “Criticism and negativity don\u2019t prevent you from reaching the finish line, but they can certainly distract you from it. However, if you focus on the road in front of you and on moving forward, then you can safely speed past the walls and barriers that are nearby\u201d.<\/p>\n But, many times, we use doubts by others to put off difficult work. We procrastinate.\u00a0 And, If you identify this phenomenon, James Clear has a detailed guide on Procrastination: A Scientific Guide on How to Stop Procrastinating<\/a> .\u00a0 The purpose of this guide is to break down the science behind why we procrastinate, share proven frameworks you can use to beat procrastination and cover useful strategies that will make it easier to take action. He outlines \u00a04 strategies to avoid procrastination \u2013 (1) Make the rewards of taking action more immediate,\u00a0 (2) Make the consequences of procrastination more immediate, (3) Design your future actions, and (4) Make the task more achievable.<\/p>\n On your journey as an entrepreneur, hearing doubts about your idea is your first hurdle – one of many. Don\u2019t let doubt kill your dream. Work on really refining your idea, and determine for yourself if the critics have some valid points. Be persistent in your efforts, but realize you may have to go back to the drawing board and make adjustments as you go. There is no shame in that – it\u2019s part of the process.<\/p>\n If you resonate with this article, please\u00a0subscribe to Climb Lean Blog<\/a>.<\/span> You will get a free copy of an eBook\u200a\u2014\u200aGetting the first 100 customers for your startup.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n
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Don\u2019t pick goals where the stakes are low (failing in a safe zone is just a clever way of holding yourself back).<\/b><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
Nobody is rooting for you to fail. (The world is big and you are small, and that means you can chase your dreams with little worry for what people think).<\/b><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
Just because you don\u2019t like where you have to start from doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t get started. (Feelings of fear and uncertainty have a way of making you feel unprepared).<\/b><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
Stop making uncertain things, certain. (Stop acting like failure is certain. It\u2019s not).<\/b><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
The only real failure is not taking any action in the first place.<\/b><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Final words<\/strong><\/h2>\n
When you hear doubts about your idea, you need to be clear who you are hearing it from. Are those people your potential customers, or just friends and family?<\/h5>\n
Remember, in the end, the only people that you really have to convince that this a good idea is your customers. And, they\u2019ll tell you pretty quick if you\u2019re right.<\/b><\/h5>\n
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