How would you survive on a deserted island?
This is a question every entrepreneur should ask him or her self.
Why?
Well, simply stated in the words of the co-founder of Twitter Ev Williams, “starting a company is like landing on the shore of a deserted island”.
That answer is actually the title of a blog post Ev posted way back in October 2008 during the early stages of Twitter.
After I read it, I saved it and occasionally go back and read it when I need inspiration. Today was one of those days as this is how I’m feeling right now.
You have a certain amount of provisions, which you have to make last until you find a way to make the island sustain life—or convince someone to send you more.
You don’t know how big the island is at first or what predators lie in wait.
There’s always a chance someone else will raid your island if it looks fruitful, so you need to shore up your defenses.
Eventually, if you’re successful, you’ll be king of your own prosperous world. If not, you’ll die—or, at least, have to go home.
Either way, it’s a fun adventure (until you get eaten by a tiger).