How do you come up with an idea?

1 points by contravert 15y ago ↗ HN

There is a popular belief that ideas are worthless and implementation is everything. However, it seems that for me, coming up with a good idea is more difficult than its implementation. How do you get your inspirations for ideas?

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maxdemarzi 15y ago ↗

Listen for complaints to industry problems, think about how you would solve the problem if you had no limits, then narrow that list to realistic possibilities.

tst 15y ago ↗

Observe people at work. What could be improved? What sucks? What is great?

andrewstuart 15y ago ↗

They pop into my head like magic. Often I wake up with them. Sometimes just when doing other stuff like having a shower. Fully formed and ready to go.

Some great ideas, some average, some stupid.