I have a brilliant idea…now what?

This is how it works, we start thinking and keep thinking, until it becomes too boring or too big in our minds, at which point we start to doubt our capabilities, or get scared that someone will take advantage of “My great idea!”. If you are lucky and manage to get out of your initial inhibitions and insecurities, then you can start talking about it with others. It would be better if you talked about it with everyone (not just someone) … you have nothing to lose at this point… because the idea is just that… an idea.

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The more you talk about it, the more seriously you will be taken. That gives you power, but at the same time it puts you in a vulnerable position where you could be influenced by other people’s opinions and even more so if they are negative. It is at this point that your entrepreneurial dream runs the risk of being crushed to death. But talking too much is not going to get you investment (€€€€). Therefore, at some point (the sooner the better) it is time to work on building a working prototype.

“Don’t expect perfection. Life is not perfect. Do the best you can. Real people launch something, test it, and then launch it again. Eventually you wake up one day and you have something unbelievably great.”- Guy Kawasaki

Photo credits: Percy Pilcher, “Hawk” glider, the “Knob”, Eynsford, 1897

A working prototype will be a testament to the potential of your idea and what you and your team can develop. Yes, a power-point and a well-developed business plan is important, but not as important as a good prototype. Don’t wait any longer, just row back and make the best prototype of your idea … and thank yourself that you finally did it. In essence … stop thinking, start talking; stop worrying and start working! Start flying 🙂

Photo credits: Rossy, “The JetMan”.