You recall those kids’ coloring books? Just black-and-white outlines of fairy tale and cartoon folks, brought alive by a child’s colored pencils.
There’s a tiny spark of creativity in choosing colors, perhaps. But clearly, filling in a ready-made template is much easier than taking a blank sheet and drawing from scratch.
It’s not just about a kid’s skills, but his faith in himself and birthing that hazy image he can’t wait to make real.
That’s what sets an entrepreneur from a hired manager, even a CEO.
A founder fears no blank page—it lures him in. Any sketch, even the roughest, fires him up. The magic lies in turning nothing into something.
A sketch locks the art’s intent. Right off, you see the uniqueness, scope, and potential value of the business idea.
Sure, there’s still much work ahead: refining the lines, choosing the colors, picking the right frame, and so on. Fortunately, there are skilled managers who love that kind of work.
Most thrilling?
Watching those who colored others’ books for years finally grab a blank sheet.
Yours sincerely,
-Alexander
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