“I’m trying to open a restaurant” attracts a far different response from people than “I’m pitching a business idea to some investors.”
In the former, you’re asking for the critics to speak up. Naysayers take it as an invite to prod: “what kind of restaurant?” “have you thought about X?” “what about that one demographic, why are you leaving them out?”
With the latter, you’re asking for blind encouragement. “That’s awesome. Good luck!” You’re also looking to build your credibility and people’s interest. If they ask what the business idea is, just say “I’ll let you know once I get the investors.”
If you’re passionate, by all means tell others what you’re doing, but if you are vulnerable to fear, if you’re susceptible to criticism, and don’t want to explain what you’re doing to someone who will potentially slow you down, bypass it altogether.
It’s one thing to be in an environment of professional feedback. It’s another to put influence power in people who, at the end of the day, don’t provide any value to what you’re doing.
Stay Positive & Careful Who You Give Power To
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