We’ve always heard about how bad “half-baked ideas” usually are, but every idea goes through that stage at some point. It certainly could be problematic to move forward with a half-baked idea, but having a half-baked idea means that you might be on to something good.
In his book “Steal the Show“, author Michael Port explains his thoughts on this when working with the local District Attorney (DA):
In fact, the DA loves to poke holes in things and even relishes the role. The DA justifies his advocacy with statements such as, “We can’t take off with a half-baked idea.” The truth is, just as there are no fully baked cakes that don’t pass through a half-baked stage, the same applies to ideas.
The degree that you’re willing to share half-baked ideas depends largely on your comfort level, as well as how solid your personal board of directors is. Ask the people around me, and I share half-baked ideas quite often. Many times they’re (rightfully) shot down, but sometimes they turn into something great.
Either way, having a half-baked idea should excite you to resolve it, not scare you into thinking that you don’t have enough — you just don’t have enough yet.
