The Factor Of Time In Success
Posted by Michael Mindes on January 11, 2012
Does time really play a factor into success? Or is that a lie to keep discouragement away in the face of failure?
Having all but finished up the accounting for Tasty Minstrel Games, we have shown a profit for 2011. Beautiful. Of course, this is better than showing a loss, however, the profit is insufficient to support long-term success. I can hear the words of others in my head...
"It just takes time"... "You need to wait"... "You need to get it out there and wait for it to spread"...
Are these words of wisdom or are they a trap to fall into?
It Does Take Time
In a competitive and creative industry like board game publishing, it will take time for the idea or game to become popular. There are only so many copies that have been sold, and so many people available to talk about the game. And they need to take the time to play the game in the first place!
So, yes it does take time.
The Time Trap
Just be careful. It takes more than time. It will require effort, distinct and continuous effort. It can be attractive to fall into the trap of waiting instead of doing.
