47. Sometimes you get an idea, and you can’t get it out of your head.
Maybe it’s a product idea. That shower cap you’ve been thinking about? Been nagging you for years. What if you put a tassel on top that magnetically communicates with your plumbing and adjusts the water pressure throughout the duration of the shower? You know it can make an impact—not only because it is fashion-forward but because it can also preserve water.
Great idea, but you never share it. You think maybe you should forget about it. You are pretty good at talking yourself out of your dreams.
You need a sparring partner. Someone* you can count on to tell you that your idea is worthless, pointless, and vain. Why? Because you’ll see how good you are at defending it. If you are willing to fight for it, you may finally be spurred to take action—and prove them wrong.
So, find that special someone who gets your goat, and see how your pitch comes to life.
* Blowhards are best.