Watching as new ideas turn into businesses or not, I am amused by how the cycle follows falling in love. And how many people keep getting stuck at the same early stage, then bailing out, and starting over.
First is infatuation, total concentration on the subject.
Then there is a honeymoon period, where support from the world buoys the relationship.
Next is a period of learning about each other, building value.
After that (if you're lucky) is a period of developing strength, synergies, pride and success.
Which should get you to a period of enhanced performance, ostentatious display of mastery, when the rest of the world notices.
Mergers, jobs, sales, often follow this pattern.
Start-ups are for young guys, finish-ups are for rich guys.
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Good analogy. The gaga stage of a business proposition is wonderful - nothing but agreement, harmony, and the excitement of discovering a new relationship - just like dating.
ReplyDeleteThis is a good thing, BUT, in the beginning stage in planning, it can be very beneficial to have some descent - to refine the idea or keep it the same but in a stronger position. Good to get to the next stage for this reality check.
They say love is blind - no one says business dealings are. A bit of pushback is healthy for both.
If you start off carrying someone, they only get heavier.
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