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"作ってみよう。本当に何かを信じているなら、ただ作るべきです。愛しているなら、それは仕事のようには感じないでしょう。"

Kevin Rose
Kevin Rose Entrepreneur
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If you believe in something with all your heart, the best thing you can do is go ahead and bring it to life. When you're truly passionate about something, the process of creating it won’t even feel like work. It’ll be an exhilarating and fulfilling journey.

Think about Thomas Edison. The man wasn’t just a prolific inventor, he was driven by an insatiable curiosity and passion. He didn't just sit around dreaming about the light bulb—he went out and made it happen. Sure, he failed a thousand times, but it didn't feel like drudgery to him. Why? Because he was completely in love with the process and the potential of his invention.

Now, imagine a real-life situation. Take Sara Blakely, the founder of Spanx. She was passionate about creating a product that didn't even exist at the time—footless pantyhose. She wasn’t a fashion designer. She didn’t have a business degree. But she saw a problem and believed she could solve it. So, she just did it. She cut the feet off her pantyhose and started experimenting. It wasn’t easy. She faced a lot of rejection from manufacturers, but it didn’t deter her. Because she believed in her idea and loved what she was doing, it didn't feel like work. Fast forward a few years, and Spanx is a billion-dollar company.

So, how can you tap into this wisdom? Start by identifying what you’re passionate about. What keeps you up at night? What problems do you find yourself constantly pondering over? Once you know what that is, dive in. Set small goals and take incremental steps towards building it. Don't worry about having all the answers upfront. You'll figure things out as you go. And here's the kicker—don't be afraid of failure. It's part of the process. Every setback is just another lesson learned.

Picture this: You're sitting in your small apartment with an idea for a mobile app that could revolutionize how people manage their daily tasks. You don’t have any coding skills. But you're passionate about making people's lives easier. You start by sketching out what the app might look like. You read up on mobile app development, take some online courses, and maybe even find a mentor. You spend late nights and weekends working on it. Does it feel like work? Hardly. You're excited, motivated, and deeply engaged.

In a nutshell, if you’re genuinely passionate about something, go build it. Don’t overthink it. Don't wait for the perfect moment because it won't come. Dive in, get your hands dirty, and enjoy the ride. You'll find that when you love what you’re doing, the journey is as rewarding as the destination.

So, grab that idea you've been sitting on and start today. Who knows? Maybe you’ll be the next Edison, Blakely, or the unknown hero who makes life better for countless others. Don't just dream it—build it.
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