Ask yourself Quote by Cal Newport
““When deciding whether to follow an appealing pursuit that will introduce more control into your work life, ask yourself whether people are willing to pay you for it. If so, continue. If not, move on.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Deep Work by Cal Newport, 2016
Assess whether a new venture can be monetized before investing effort; if it can, pursue, otherwise abandon.
In simple terms: Check if people will pay for it before committing.
Key Takeaway
Only pursue ideas that customers will pay for.
Themes
career
entrepreneurship
decisionmaking
Mood
pragmatic
analytical
Type
advice
business
When to use this quote
- startup planning
- career change
- product development
Key Concepts
marketvalidation
riskassessment
motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- Is there a real paying audience?
- How can I test demand cheaply?
A Different Perspective
Even if people will pay, market conditions may change later.
