Seconded. Obviously you don't want to work on crap, but keep in mind that Google was supposed by many to fail based on the existing maturity of the search mark

Seconded. Obviously you don't want to work on crap, but keep in mind that Google was supposed by many to fail based on the existing maturity of the search market: http://www.bvp.com/Portfolio/AntiPortfolio.aspx http://www.bvp.com/Portfolio/AntiPortfolio.aspx Some of the ideas you've tossed aside were wins. For that matter, just start writing down every idea you have, whether you think it's good or not. Keep track of your batting average. Keep track of the kinds of things you were right on. Obviously a long-term trending thing, but probably useful at some point in your future.