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Ever had a "million-dollar idea" in the shower? 🚿 We’ve all been there! Your heart starts racing, you’re already picking out the color of your private jet, and you’re convinced you’re the next big thing. But here’s the reality check: that rush you’re feeling is actually a dopamine hit called the “Founder’s High”. It feels amazing, but it can also make you a little bit blind to the truth.

In this episode, we’re showing you how to take that excitement and turn it into evidence. We’re breaking down the 2026 validation roadmap to help you stop guessing and start knowing if people will actually pay for what you’re building.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The Brain Check: Why your mind is lying to you through "Confirmation Bias" and how to use "Inversion Thinking" to spot failure before it happens.

• The Mom Test: Why you should NEVER tell people your idea if you want the truth—and the 3 specific questions you should ask instead.

• Hair-on-Fire Problems: How to identify the pain points that make customers desperate for your solution.

• The "Fake Door" Test: How to run a "Smoke Test" landing page for under $500 to see if strangers will actually click that "Buy" button.

• The 15% Rule: The specific benchmark that tells you if your idea has "Product-Market Fit" or if it’s time to pivot.

Whether you’re a first-time founder or a seasoned pro, this episode is your survival guide to the "Million Dollar Trap." Stop being a "Fan" of your idea and start being a "Detective".

Ready to see if your idea survives the reality check? Press play! 🎧🚀 READY TO GROW?

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