Well... deciding on a business idea can really feel like diving into a maze, right? Everyone keeps saying, “find a problem and solve it!” but narrowing down which problem exactly can be tough.
Especially when we’re juggling multiple skills and interests that don’t point us in one clear direction.
Feeling envious when looking at successful people drives this point home. It’s like they’re in control and thriving while we’re grinding away from 9 to 5, trying to find that one path. Let’s be real, that longing for a purpose is real.
So, how do we figure this out?
Instead of aiming for a grand plan from the start, maybe it’s worth examining daily problems. Something small yet bugging, where a simple answer could shine. Sometimes, the most unexpected solutions turn out to be the best.
Like when the Post-it Note was created by accident — a failed adhesive experiment turned into one of the most useful office supplies in the world. Or the story of Airbnb: it started with three guys renting out a mattress in their living room to make rent, and now it’s a multi-billion-dollar business. These solutions came from tackling problems in a fresh, straightforward way.
Here’s what I propose: share with me a problem that’s been bugging you. Something small or big, something you’ve been mulling over or just ignoring because you can’t quite figure it out. It can be work-related, personal, or just a random annoyance. I’ll take a fresh look, try to offer a perspective or solution that you might not have considered, and share it with you.
If the idea or solution works for you, then maybe we’ll chat over coffee — virtually, of course. But no pressure: the goal here isn’t to sell you a magic pill but to work out solutions and train my creative problem-solving muscles.
So, what do you say? Let’s try it. Your problem, a possible solution, and if it works for you, a coffee in return. It’s a win-win experiment that might just lead us somewhere unexpected.