1. Identify a problem that affects a significant market, and a problem that you can solve within reason yourself. 2. Create a solution that people are willing

1. Identify a problem that affects a significant market, and a problem that you can solve within reason yourself. 2. Create a solution that people are willing to pay for. 3. Sell it. Tune out everything else. Ignore the gurus. Focus on the important things only and just do it. Tune out HN, tune out everything. I would look into doing paid mobile apps. But you still need to have 1-3 nailed. Definitely read PG's startup ideas article. You don't just sit down one day and think of startup ideas. It will come to you naturally because you will experience the problem. Any other way (other than partnering up with a problem experiencer) will yield fluff.