Laser focus: The secret sauce of successful startups
When we’re buzzing with ideas, it’s easy to get carried away. We want to solve everything at once. But here’s the thing – that rarely works out well.
Think about it. You’re trying to juggle ten balls instead of mastering one. It’s a recipe for dropping them all.
So, what’s the alternative? Simple. Pick one problem. Solve it really well.
It sounds obvious, right? But it’s harder than you’d think. We’re naturally curious creatures. We want to explore every shiny new idea that pops into our heads.
But the most successful companies? They started with laser focus.
Take Airbnb, for example. They didn’t set out to revolutionize the entire travel industry. Nope. They just wanted to help people rent out their spare rooms.
Or look at Uber. They didn’t try to solve all transportation problems at once. They focused on making it easy to get a ride in a big city.
Even Google started with one thing: making search better. They weren’t trying to create email, maps, and smartphones from day one.
These companies did one thing really well first. Then they expanded.
So, next time you’re brainstorming your next big idea, remember this: Focus is your friend. Don’t try to boil the ocean. Just heat up one kettle really well.
It might feel like you’re missing out on opportunities. But trust me, you’re not. You’re setting yourself up for success.
“Focus is a matter of deciding what things you’re not going to do.”
John Carmack
So, what’s the one problem you want to solve? Focus on that. Make it your mission. Do it better than anyone else.
Who knows? Maybe your focused solution will be the next big thing.
But even if it’s not, you’ll learn so much more by doing one thing well than by doing many things poorly.
Also read Sam Altman startup advice: How to build great things
