From the Director of The Shack Stuart Hazeldine:
“If everyone has the same criticism I go away and work on that, but if everyone takes a strong dislike for different reasons I’d drop it. Also if they all said the market isn’t looking for this right now, or I found out a few very similar projects just sold or are close to green light, same thing.”
—- So – the lesson here is that hope isn’t a strategy for launching projects, and even though you’re passionate, there are warning signs that it may be time to put it on a shelf and move on. It takes a creative thinker who is on task, aware of the challenges, understands the industry, and listens to people who know. Don’t take chances and waste time digging deeper into a hole. If the red warning lights start flashing, it may be time to make a change.
Remember: The idea isn’t always the point – creating something extraordinary is the point. So don’t get hung up on your idea. Just move on to the next one.
This article on when to drop your idea originally appeared here, and is used by permission.
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