“KISS THEORY GOODBYE” Contest (week 1)
For the next few Mondays Mind Petals will be hosting various contests on different topics each week. The winner for each week will receive a brand new copy of the new book “Kiss Theory Good Bye” by Bob Prosen. The book has been personally signed by Bob, and includes a nice folder filled with information on the book, press releases, and plenty of information on Bob.
I think we’ll kick off this first contest by having Mind Petalers (you) each submit a business “theory” or wacky business saying that you have encountered in school, reading, people, etc… That absolutely makes no sense or is totally weak and provide a counter to it. Show us why is doesn’t make sense are offer real examples to prove what you say.
For example:
- Theory: To be a successful entrepreneur or businessperson, you have to get an MBA.
- Why that theory is bullshit (counter theory): Most of the worlds most successful businessmen and entrepreneurs never completed college and furthermore, never got an MBA. Bill Gates, Sam Walton, and Howard Hughes are all examples of such entrepreneurs.
The person who can provide us with one of these weak business theories and offer a practical solution or “better way of thinking” to counter such a theory will be this week’s winner.
At the end of the week, Friday morning, we’ll have a vote from the top ten theories/solutions chosen from the Mind Petals Advisory Board members.
This will be an ongoing contest, so I’ll need your help. If you have an idea for a contest, then let me know. Any contest idea used that comes from you, your name/website will be mentioned on each article as a “contest contributor” (some nice free advertising).
Okay guys and gals, young entrepreneurs of the world, let’s get this contest rolling! Please submit your theory and counter in the comment box below and make sure to provide your full name.
Rock on!
3 Comments
Dan Scudder
February 6th, 2007 at 11:02 am
Hey Dave!
Theory: You need to write a business plan before you launch your company.
Why that theory is crap: In a web startup world where entry barriers are small, its often better to launch, test, and be flexible rather than spend all your time building a 40pg biz plan and never have a product. Studies have shown that writing a biz plan doesn’t correlate with success, unless you are trying to raise tons of VC money.
David Askaripour
February 7th, 2007 at 10:14 am
Nice, Dan! I like it. Well, it looks like you’re the current winner. I may be mailing you the book on Friday
Dan Scudder
February 7th, 2007 at 11:15 am
Cool! just pop me an email and i’ll give you my mail address.
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