Not every idea is worth pursuing, but how do you know which ones to act on? In this conversation, we break down a practical framework for starting a business or launching a product. Instead of chasing every new idea, the key is to let ideas develop, test their resilience, and act when they keep coming back.

This discussion explores how successful entrepreneurs filter, validate, and refine their ideas before committing to them. Whether you're an aspiring founder, a product creator, or someone who constantly thinks of new business ideas, this episode will help you make smarter decisions.

Key Topics:

• The process of idea validation – knowing which ideas to pursue
• Why not every idea is worth acting on immediately
• The importance of letting ideas develop over time
• How to recognize when an idea is strong enough to build on
• Why having ideas isn’t the problem—filtering them is
• A simple framework for deciding when to take action on an idea

Quotes:

• "Ideas come and go, but the best ones keep coming back until you can't ignore them."
• "Having ideas isn’t the challenge—validating them is."
• "Let an idea breathe. If it returns to you over and over, that’s a sign it’s worth exploring."
• "Not every idea deserves your time. The best ones prove themselves through persistence."
• "Filtering and refining ideas is what separates successful entrepreneurs from dreamers."

https://www.indexrgb.com/episode/starting-a-business-how-to-validate-ideas-and-take-action-frameworks-with-stijn-vanorbeek