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"آمن بفكرتك ثق بحدسك ولا تخف من الفشل"

Sara Blakely
Sara Blakely Entrepreneur
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Trusting your intuition and having faith in your ideas are essential to achieving success. This is all about the courage to back yourself, even when things get tough or uncertain. It's about taking that leap, despite the fear of failing. When you have an idea that you're passionate about, it's your belief and confidence that will drive you forward.

Think about the early days of Apple. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak were two guys working out of a garage, with nothing more than a vision of what personal computing could be. They faced doubt from almost everyone around them. But they trusted their instincts and pushed forward, despite numerous setbacks. Jobs believed in his idea so much that he was willing to risk everything. If they had been afraid of failure, we might not have the technology we have today.

Now, let's say you have a burning idea for a new app. Something that could really make people's lives easier. But you worry about competition and whether people will actually use it. Here’s the thing: the world is full of naysayers. There will always be reasons not to do something. But if you trust your instincts and believe in your vision, you’ve already won half the battle. The other half? Learning from the inevitable bumps along the way.

How do you apply this in your life? Start small. Make a commitment to yourself to take at least one step toward your idea every day. It doesn’t have to be big—a sketch, a note, a conversation with a potential user. Each step builds momentum. And when doubt creeps in, and it will, remind yourself of why you started and the potential impact your idea could have.

Imagine you're sitting in a coffee shop, chatting with a friend. You tell them about this app idea, and they start poking holes in it. Instead of feeling deflated, you listen, take notes, and then dive deeper into those areas. Maybe their questions highlight something you hadn’t considered. Great—that’s not failure, that’s feedback. Every question, every doubt, is an opportunity to strengthen your idea.

Here’s a story to bring it home: a friend of mine wanted to start a bakery. She had a unique vision—combining traditional recipes with modern twists. But the market was crowded, and she worried about failing. Still, she trusted her instincts. She started small, selling at local farmers' markets. The feedback was mixed at first, but she didn’t let that stop her. She tweaked her recipes based on customer input and slowly built a loyal following. Today, her bakery is one of the most popular in town. She’s expanded to multiple locations and even started offering online courses. If she had been afraid to fail, none of this would’ve happened.

So, next time you have an idea, think of Steve Jobs and my baker friend. Trust your instincts, believe in your vision, and don’t shy away from failure. It’s all part of the journey. And who knows? Your idea might just change the world—or at least a small part of it.
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