Quote by Sara Blakely

Don't solicit feedback on your product, idea or your business just for validation purposes. You want to tell the people who can help move your idea forward, but if you're just looking to your friend, co-worker, husband or wife for validation, be careful. It can stop a lot of multimillion-dollar ideas in their tracks in the beginning.

Don't solicit feedback on your product, idea or your busines

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of seeking feedback from the right sources for your product, idea, or business. It warns against seeking validation solely from close friends, family, or colleagues, as their biases and personal relationships may hinder their objectivity. Instead, the quote suggests reaching out to those who have relevant expertise and can offer constructive criticism or insights to help refine and advance your concept. By avoiding the trap of seeking mere validation, one can prevent potentially great ideas from being derailed early on, potentially costing them significant financial success.

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