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So like the title says, I have creative ideas and always try to include my wife in discussions, but all she ever brings to the table is problems and negativity when we discuss things. She thinks she's being "pragmatic" but it's tremendously disheartening and the problems she imagines are always the absolute worst of the worst case scenarios. Everything I've ever read or watched when it comes to starting businesses is, just start and figure out the problems later. I'm well aware of the potential for difficulties in any endeavor, but tend to believe in myself and my ability to adapt and overcome. Has anyone else experienced this? How did you find middle ground, if at all?

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[–] Flashinglights0101@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago
  1. If you can quell your wifes concerns and issues with reasonable responses, then you can respond appropriately to any investor, customer, client, vendor, etc. Use her concerns as a way to improve your communication and business plan. For an entrepreneur, everything you do is an opportunity to improve upon something else.
  2. Look into POPT - Power of Positive Thinking. Entrepreneurs need to be optimistic in order to succeed.
  3. For many businesses, just showing up is enough. Taking the initial step sets you apart from 99% of everyone else.