Yes, There CAN Be Too Many Ideas in Business
So how do you focus on what is most important?
When you’re an entrepreneur, people want to give you advice and coaching and ideas all the time.
Thank goodness I am not a tech entrepreneur! It would drive me batty to hear about everyone’s app ideas, or how they’re going to be “the next Facebook/Uber/Snapchat.”
Instead, I’m a writer, and people tell me their stories.
It is insanely interesting, and I am a naturally nosy person, so if you meet me on the street and want to tell me about your book or story idea, or your life story, GO FOR IT. I will listen, ask questions, and might even take notes. I’ll give you advice and resources.
I love it so much and it has been an amazing benefit of being a writer.
People are constantly sparking ideas in me or inspiring me in some way. It’s truly the best part of my chosen career.
Because I am always inspired, I find myself always thinking of new ideas I could add to my business. Book coaching, ghostwriting, writer’s workshops, webinar courses, writing another book, on and on.
It can be hard not to immediately start doing or offering a new idea. Sometimes, I can. Oh, I want to be a book coach? It takes two minutes to add it to…