Suffering from Success.. In Advance

[TheWiseGuy]

I was reminded of a phenomenon I've noticed on the forum today whilst messing around with my web-app.

While running some tests to ensure my database was working correctly, my girlfriend turned around and asked:

"What happens if your database gets full?"

Now, first off? That's a very good question.

Secondly, it implies that people will give enough of a F*ck about my app to use it in abundance.

While the question was valid, it reminded me of some of the wild worries people have voiced on the forum.

"What if some big, greedy, and monstrous corporation steals my idea?"

"What if I can never retain ownership over my site, because I built it on Shopify!"

"What if I can't deal with demand!".

All of these scenarios assume that your business has sky-rocketed to the point where scaling is a necessity.

In which case, your problems will usually solve themselves.

It reminds me of those people who don't want to start the gym, fearing they'll "get too big".

Buddy, I've been trying to "get too big" for years.

Let's break down these worries, assuming they come to fruition...

"What if some big, greedy, and monstrous corporation steals my idea?"

Great. This assumes your reach is terrific. People spend thousands on advertising to be noticed by these corporations. Heck, if your idea is this good–and your reach is this massive–wouldn't you have thousands of adoring fans, also?

"What if I can never retain ownership over my site because I built it on Shopify?!"

Okay. This usually means there's a demand that has outgrown your platform. You mean to tell me that thousands of people are using the site, demanding updates and new features, and your biggest problem is "how do I get this off my current platform so I can scale?"

Simple. If you're lucky, you'll be profitable enough to hire a professional dev to make a platform of your choice, completely controlled by you. And oh yeah–in this case, the ROI is heavily in your favour.

"What if I can't deal with demand!"

What an excellent problem to have. By that time, it's highly likely you'll be turning a handsome profit. Use that profit to outsource or hire.

So here's the point I'm trying to make:

Too many people look too far ahead, assume the best, and fail to remember:

• 90% of startups fail.
• Of these, over 20% fail within the first year of establishment.
• Companies with 11 to 50 employees face a higher risk of failure.
• Additionally, 70% of startups fail within five years of establishment.

So, instead of holding yourself back by worrying about success that isn’t guaranteed–throw your darts at the dartboard.

Best case? You hit a bullseye.

Worst case? You stand there for 45 minutes– overthinking your aim–just to end up hitting the wall like 90% of people anyway.

 

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