So like the title says, I have creative ideas and always try to include my wife in discussions, but all she ever brings to the table is problems and negativity when we discuss things. She thinks she’s being “pragmatic” but it’s tremendously disheartening and the problems she imagines are always the absolute worst of the worst case scenarios. Everything I’ve ever read or watched when it comes to starting businesses is, just start and figure out the problems later. I’m well aware of the potential for difficulties in any endeavor, but tend to believe in myself and my ability to adapt and overcome. Has anyone else experienced this? How did you find middle ground, if at all?
There are dynamics at play for sure. Open communication and having our goals aligned is the reason I bring up the conversations in the first place. I have started 2 other businesses. One did very well before I burned myself out because I didn’t hire people when I should have/had the opportunity to.The other was less successful because I was distracted/not passionate about the project. Her primary fear is, of course, bankruptcy. Great questions!