A lot of people don’t follow through with an idea because they think others will just rip it off, essentially stealing it.
Aside from the fact that their idea was likely stolen from some other artist anyway, I’ve decided to write today with the intention of putting this worry of theft to rest.
A great idea never just happens. A great idea is a good idea actually executed, created, put to the test. Great ideas require a deep investment; both time and emotion. The myth is that great ideas are worth hanging on to.
They’re not.
If the market sees a great idea become a successful idea, then the market will naturally spit out artists that will attempt to mimic your great idea. Twitter became a success, and then dozens of other apps that run just like Twitter were developed.
Do you believe the founders of Twitter are still there running it? Think again.
They are off creating something else while the market is wasting its time and energy on replicating (stealing the idea) of a successful business to earn small profits off the laggards.
If you have a good idea, implement it and turn it into a great one without the worry of it being stolen because if it’s a great idea, it will.
And that goes to your advantage because you’re off developing the next great idea while everyone is trying to steal your first idea.
Having your idea stolen just means that you’re in the lead.
Stay Positive & Keep Creating
Garth E. Beyer
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