Yes, early sales can provide crucial feedback. But those people whom you think are trusting you? They’re like;y just the early adopters, trying something out. They won’t stick. Unless your product is really good. Like, really.
But, that doesn’t mean you get discouraged. Use these interactions to refine your product or service.
Following that, your sales might be more indicative of your long-term success.
Don’t see mistakes as failures, but as learning opportunities. Experimentation often involves trial and error.
Learn from your mistakes and keep growing.
Our world is filled with things that only exist because someone once dreamed them up. Far more has yet to be made, but is certainly in someone’s mind at this very moment.
“The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.” – Albert Einstein
For me, it’s something that I do for myself, though I get to share it.
In the moment, though, it’s private and joyous. Though there are times of uncertainty, it nearly always leads to a feeling of accomplishment.
We all have at least one thing like that. An activity that brings us joy.
I have friends for whom it’s music – playing the piano or singing. Others take joy in creating computer programs or telling stories.
Find your thing, then devote time to it.
Now, more than in other time before it, information is ready accessible, all you have to do is ask.
The internet provides an endless resource of more knowledge, opinion, and content than we ever thought possible.
And it all starts in a search box.
So what do you want to know.
Truth doesn’t mean right or wrong.
Differing perspectives can simultaneously be true, without being in opposition to its opposing point.
Factually, they may be the opposite. But in truth, they are merely shaped by who we are.
Recognizing this allows us to appreciate the richness of human experience and the multifaceted nature of reality.
Truth is complex. Truth is somewhat more abstract than we tend to think.
As a concept, it goes beyond simple facts or statements.
It can be influenced by perspective, context, and interpretation, making it more fluid than we care to admit.
There’s a concern about showing others your work.
On the one hand, sharing your work with trusted friends, mentors, or online communities can yield constructive criticism. And such feedback can help you identify areas for improvement and gain new perspectives.
Conversely, harsh or poorly delivered criticism can be hurtful and demotivating. It can make someone feel like their work is worthless and discourage them from trying again.
Ultimately, it’s a choice you must make when you’re ready to present your work (either in progress or finished) to others.
What do you want to achieve in life? What gives you the feeling of making a difference or leaving a mark.
Have you ever had those moments where you felt particularly driven or passionate about something?
That’s certainly a point on the compass. Are there more? Or is it that?
It’s a sudden thing, when one misfortune leads to more and more, until everything that can go wrong has, or at least it seems that way.
Try reshaping your thoughts. Yes, the bad outcome has occurred. But it doesn’t have to be the death knell that leads you further into the pit.
Michael's Musings 