Computer Guy

Computer Guy
Sunset at DoubleM Systems (DBLM.com), Del Mar, California

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Prepare for the worst, expect the best

Here are some wise precautions that will prepare you for adversity and ensure your success:

  • Assume that vendors will be slower than they promise - and that you may have to stand on their heads to get things done (not that you should accept this if it's going on though!)
  • Assume click prices and advertising rates are going to go UP, not down
  • Assume Google's gonna slap you sooner or later, even if you've got the most righteous product on God's green earth
  • Assume your best source of customers could dry up with no advance notice
  • Assume the buying cycle is longer than you think it is, not shorter
  • Assume it's gonna get harder to raise capital, not easier
  • Assume some unforeseen problem, like a product defect, legal challenge or financial setback may pop up
  • Assume your top 3 plans might not work out, so have #4 and #5 in place too


(from a Perry Marshall email)


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