How “Stupid” Ideas Are Often at the Core of Great Success Stories
Take action on that stupid idea to find out if it’s the one that makes you a genius
We’ve all had those ideas that seem brilliant when they’re conceived, and when we share them with friends who tell us how stupid the idea is, our enthusiasm dissipates. Sometimes the idea evaporates on its own, as dreams do, when we don’t take action, and it sits for too long. We might even wonder why we thought it was such a great idea in the first place.
The fact is, many seemingly stupid ideas have led to some of the world’s most significant innovations. Many new ideas are labeled stupid due to fear, doubt, confusion, or a lack of comprehension. Have you heard of Doggles? They’re fashion sunglasses created for dogs. They bring in about $3 million per year.
In 1876, Western Union rejected the idea of the telephone. They said, “the device is of no value to us.” Many of the great entrepreneurs had to have their ideas rejected initially. Sometimes they had multiple rejections before achieving success. It’s all about courage and trust.
