Having an idea that could be a successful startup is very close to unimportant. Lots of ideas can be successful startups, and having them is easy. The hard part

Having an idea that could be a successful startup is very close to unimportant. Lots of ideas can be successful startups, and having them is easy. The hard part is having a ton of drive, the right mixture of personality traits, and the privilege or luck to make it happen. I think these sorts of things are largely out of your control. Maybe instead of worrying about making a mistake and missing the boat, spend some time reflecting on why you want to found a successful startup and whether something else in life wouldn't be equally fulfilling.