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Do you doubt your startup ideas?

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Scade.pro
I think my startup building AI for crisis decision making has started to doubt me. He just suggested I hire a more experienced founder.
Romio
Most of the time. But little things like a positive customer shoutout or testimonials might help to stay focused.
Semyon Fridman
Sol-A.
@romiojoseph Absolutely! Positive feedback can be a real morale booster.
@romiojoseph yeah me too. when I get a positive feedback I think ok I'm on a right track
Sergei Petrov
PingMi
Certainly! Very often, but this is a necessary process for development, growth and timely pivots.
Erick Philbert
I've doubts about all my ideas, still trying to validate them...
Gadir
Toofan
@erick_philbert It's good to doubt. After all, it is doubts that can save us from failure. But we must not give in to doubts, because they can also set us back from success. You definitely need to take risks regardless of doubts, success smiles on the working people
Semyon Fridman
Sol-A.
Doubting your startup ideas is pretty normal. It's part of the creative process. For me, it's about balancing those doubts with the excitement of creating something new. I try to validate my ideas as much as possible, talking to potential users and getting feedback early on.
Zed Tarar
I go through waves. First there's a small spawn of an idea. Then it starts to congeal into something resembling a possible MVP. After that there's a burst of excitement before the crash, where you think, "this is dumb and will never work." Maybe that's why successful founders don't think much and simply build in public until they stumble on something that works. I'm going through that now making an MVP. Currently thinking I've wasted my time and it'll never work.
@zed_tarar yeah I know exactly what you mean and it's like a swing and I wish it was an easy answer for it but it's not we will never know until we completly fail😂 even then we might think no I won't quit but sometimes it's good to quit it is just hard to know when
Zed Tarar
@sepidy I have a book recommendation. It’s called Quit by Annie Duke, a behavioral psychologist. Great read! And great practical tips on knowing when to fold your cards versus hold them.
@zed_tarar Thank you so much! I added it to my shelf 🤩🙌
Eliza Crescini
It's perfectly normal to have doubts about your startup ideas. In fact, most founders do. But it's important to not let your doubts stop you from pursuing your dreams. Remember, doubt is a normal part of the entrepreneurial journey. Don't let it stop you from pursuing your dreams.
@eliza_crescini Loved your message I needed it🩷
Eliza Crescini
@sepidy Happy to say it. Hope it motivates you enough to keep going! :)
Matt Caine
I have similar question... how do you validate your ideas?
Xavier JJ
Too many times. But i believe it's normal until we found market fit :) Even if it fails, it is part of the learning and reiterative process.
Touring
Always, but you gotta believe in yourself and keep going 🚀
@gabriele_mazzola yeah and that's a really tough balance to maintain
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