Remember that time you thought launching a samosa-flavored ice cream was the next Amul revolution? Or when you poured your life savings into a betel leaf toothpaste startup? Yeah, we've all been there, trapped in the dreaded logic box.
But fret not, my desi entrepreneur friend!
Today, we're busting that box wide open and learning to think like a Warren
Buffett, not a buffalo in a logic maze.
So, what's this "logic box"
business, you ask? It's like the shaadi ka season pressure of choosing the
"best" suitor – you compare looks, dowry, and family lineage, all
within the confines of society's expectations. But what if the whole concept of
arranged marriage is flawed? You're stuck in the box, making a smart choice within
a bad system.
Here's how to spot your own logic boxes:
The "everyone's doing it" trap:
Just because all your competitors are launching AI-powered pickles doesn't mean
you should too. Maybe people want real, crunchy achar, not silicon-flavored
ones!
The "shiny object syndrome: Remember
that time you bought a disco ball for your office because "it'll boost
creativity"? Yeah, that was a logic box. Stick to the business plan, not
the Bollywood bling.
The "ego overdrive": Convinced
your idea is the next Taj Mahal of innovation? Step back, boss. Sometimes, even
the best biryani needs a second opinion (and maybe some extra garam masala).
So, how do you escape the box?
Think beyond the samosas: Broaden your horizons. Look at your decision through different lenses – financial, social, environmental. Maybe that betel toothpaste isn't such a hot idea after all.
Get a second chai: Bounce your ideas off trusted
advisors, mentors, even your chaiwallah. Fresh perspectives can crack open the
box faster than a jalebi dipped in hot milk.
Challenge your own assumptions: Don't just
assume the samosa ice cream is genius. Ask yourself: "Would I actually eat
it?" "Is there a market for frozen samosas?" Be your own devil's
advocate.
Remember, the key is to step outside the
box before you step into trouble. Think like a wise old banyan tree, not a
blinkered bull. Take your time, weigh your options, and trust your gut (but don't
let it lead you to a disco ball office, please).
So, go forth, my desi entrepreneur, and
conquer those logic boxes! The world (and your bank account) will thank you for
it.
Now, tell me: what logic boxes are you
currently trapped in? Let's break them open together, one chai at a time!
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