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In regards to running a startup I have found that analyzing the worst case scenario (negative thinking) has helped shape smart decisions a lot more than positiv
by charlesju 17y ago
In regards to running a startup I have found that analyzing the worst case scenario (negative thinking) has helped shape smart decisions a lot more than positive thinking. I find that this is especially true with entrepreneurs where positive thinking has frequently been the downfall of many great companies (ie. build products -> make free -> ??? -> make money)
- gruseom 17y agoYou're not talking about the same thing. It's entirely possible to analyze worst-case scenarios without feeling overwhelmed, miserable, or doomed. Indeed the analysis will be better that way.
- charlesju 17y agoI never said negative thinking is overwhelming. I think it's exactly the opposite. Once you can come to terms with your worst-case scenario (ie. quitting and getting a job again when it fails), it frees a lot of burden and helps you work harder.
- gruseom 17y agoThere is no issue here, merely semantic confusion: we're using the phrase "negative thinking" to mean different things.
- trjordan 17y agoThink of it this way: planning for negative scenarios is generally implies that you're willing to deal with them. To be willing to deal with them, you probably think that you're capable of dealing with them. Even though dealing with negative situations isn't kittens-and-puppies happy, it is solidly optimistic. That's the kind of positive thinking that helps you.
- DougBTX 17y agoGood summary.