The problem I seem to have when trying to find a business opportunity is that I’m unaware of the true problems that need solving. Sure there’s things like sustainable energy solutions, or improvements to urban planning, but these either already have billions pumped into research, or have a super high barrier to entry - be it financial or academical.
I’m well acquainted with first principles thinking, but it doesn’t serve much use when you have no problems to apply it to. I can create scenarios that’s I think are problems, but in hindsight they are just a means to an end - a problem for the sake of a problem, with no true benefit.
What piece of the puzzle am I missing?
You’re not missing a puzzle piece. Everyone’s mind works differently.
50% of people don’t talk to themselves in their head. Their brain isn’t wired for it.
Some people only see images and see words in their heads. My best friends mom thinks in Armenian. She is Armenian, so that’s not crazy.
Many people don’t dream.
So it’s perfectly reasonable to assume some people have constant ideas. Because I have constant ideas about random shit all day.
I have ideas but no capital, musk has bought all his ideas with billions
Care to share?
Helps to have parents with emerald mines don’t it.
Ok I will give you one of my ideas. Rather than guzzle four gallons of water in the morning. I want to invent a water dripper that has a straw where I would be able to take a swig of water when I wake in the middle of the night.
The best way to get ideas, is just enjoy life. Eventually you’ll start to see problems or even small issues that bother you that you’ll want to fix.