The three question litmus test for starting anything new

17 Dec 2024 · 1 min
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In this concise talk, the speaker outlines a three‑question framework that serves as a litmus test for any new business or project. The first question, “Why me?”, asks the founder to articulate their unique, deep competitive advantage that makes them the best person to execute the idea. The second, “Why this?”, challenges the entrepreneur to evaluate why the chosen opportunity outweighs all other possibilities they could pursue, warning against being distracted by less optimal ideas. The third, “Why now?”, emphasizes timing as the most overlooked yet decisive factor; the speaker shares a personal anecdote about entering a hot market with a roughly five‑year window, illustrating how being in the right place at the right time can dramatically affect success. The overarching claim is that confidently answering these three questions is fundamental to launching any new venture.

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