Comments on: Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Don’t Get Hung Up On Step 2 http://www.richlazzara.com/aspiring-entrepreneurs-dont-get-hung-up-on-step-2/ Ideas for Gen neXt Entrepreneurs Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:46:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Rich Lazzara http://www.richlazzara.com/aspiring-entrepreneurs-dont-get-hung-up-on-step-2/comment-page-1/#comment-592 Rich Lazzara Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:41:21 +0000 http://www.richlazzara.com/?p=1181#comment-592 Chris, great points. <br>1) So true that many get stuck in the research phase..yes start SOMETHING, ANYTHING to get the ball rolling. Most people tend to shy away from this because it is a form of commitment which means there is potential for failure. Dont let the thought/idea of failure keep you from starting. <br>2) couldn't agree more on finding something completely different and or out of left field. The amount of competition is overwhelming in most categories. Finding a way to stand apart is essential. <br>Your welcome for the Tweets and thanks for the comments. Chris, great points.
1) So true that many get stuck in the research phase..yes start SOMETHING, ANYTHING to get the ball rolling. Most people tend to shy away from this because it is a form of commitment which means there is potential for failure. Dont let the thought/idea of failure keep you from starting.
2) couldn't agree more on finding something completely different and or out of left field. The amount of competition is overwhelming in most categories. Finding a way to stand apart is essential.
Your welcome for the Tweets and thanks for the comments.

]]> By: Chris Palmer http://www.richlazzara.com/aspiring-entrepreneurs-dont-get-hung-up-on-step-2/comment-page-1/#comment-590 Chris Palmer Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:34:13 +0000 http://www.richlazzara.com/?p=1181#comment-590 First off, great picture to match the post. ;)<br><br>Step 2 is certainly important. I think it's also important to note that one can get in step 2 forever, and I've noticed a lot of people do. <br><br>I've recently been reading 37Signals new book 'Rework'. One of the first chapters talks about 'Start'. <br><br>At some point, forget the research, forget the planning and start SOMETHING. Even if it is just a blog, much of what you learn about your industry will be through hands on experience anyway. <br><br>I also believe that if you can research and find your way to be #1 or #2 in what you do (a niche, not the next Walmart) then you're golden. If not, find a way to do things differently or go completely out in left field with your process. <br><br>One of the best signs during the research process may be the fact that you can't find much information at all. This may mean it hasn't been done, or done well. That means less competition. <br><br>I shy away from simply 'beating' the competition. I'd rather obliterate the competition and render them useless as an enemy. <br><br>Great thought provoking post as always, Mr. Lazarra. Thank you for the daily encouragement on Twitter. I do notice and it goes a long way. First off, great picture to match the post. ;)

Step 2 is certainly important. I think it's also important to note that one can get in step 2 forever, and I've noticed a lot of people do.

I've recently been reading 37Signals new book 'Rework'. One of the first chapters talks about 'Start'.

At some point, forget the research, forget the planning and start SOMETHING. Even if it is just a blog, much of what you learn about your industry will be through hands on experience anyway.

I also believe that if you can research and find your way to be #1 or #2 in what you do (a niche, not the next Walmart) then you're golden. If not, find a way to do things differently or go completely out in left field with your process.

One of the best signs during the research process may be the fact that you can't find much information at all. This may mean it hasn't been done, or done well. That means less competition.

I shy away from simply 'beating' the competition. I'd rather obliterate the competition and render them useless as an enemy.

Great thought provoking post as always, Mr. Lazarra. Thank you for the daily encouragement on Twitter. I do notice and it goes a long way.

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