The False Idol of Perfection
True innovation is not born of features or functionality, but of relentless market engagement. The fatal conceit of creators lies in their devotion to polishing rather than distributing; crafting intricate solutions to problems nobody has verified exist. The wise builder spends but a fraction of energy on the initial product—merely enough to elicit genuine feedback—whilst investing the overwhelming majority in reaching those who might benefit from it.
Fight ferociously against the seductive urge to improve what has not yet found its audience. Only when users are clamouring for enhancements, when your primitive offering generates demand despite its flaws, have you earned the right to refine it. Until then, every moment devoted to perfection is a moment stolen from discovery.
The elegant grace of entrepreneurship lies not in creating splendid things in isolation, but in the humble discipline of setting aside one's assumptions to learn what the world truly needs. Build minimally, distribute maximally, and let the market—not your ego—guide what comes next.