Validating Your Idea
Before You Build
This tool prevents wasted time, money, and energy.
Validate using at least ONE:
Direct conversations with real people
A pre-sell or interest check
Existing proof (search, comments, forums, creators already selling)
Ask yourself:
Are people already paying for something like this?
Would someone say yes today, not “someday”?
Decision
Proceed
Adjust
Kill it and move on
No attachment. Only data.
Validate This Idea
Complete the following before you build anything:
The idea I want to test:
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Who this is for:
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How I will validate (choose one):
☐ Direct conversations
☐ Pre-sell / interest check
☐ Existing proof (search, comments, competitors)
What evidence would convince me this is worth building?
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Decision:
☐ Proceed
☐ Adjust
☐ Kill it
Rule:
Do not move forward without real evidence.