"This view that a plan is unnecessary, however, misses the important aspect. It’s not the plan, which is just a thing, but the process or the doing of the plan that is the value."
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Seek out mentors who have diverse business and technology expertise in areas such as engineering, product management, marketing and finance. These mentors will help you refine your idea, determine next steps and qualify new opportunities. ... consider technology and entrepreneurship programs focused on serving veterans...
Peter Gasca at Entrepreneur
"For example, if you’re super cheerful one day and try to just dive headfirst into a project, The Wall Street Journal suggests slowing down a bit to seek out more information from co-workers before proceeding (bonus if you find someone in a negative mood to rein you in a bit). Conversely, if you’re in a negative mood, recognize that you’re prone to close-mindedness, so try not to shut down ideas immediately."