Similar to what you are saying, for most things, I make a 3 to 5 point checklist of what I feel are the most important things to get the ball rolling – then I focus on them and make educated guesses on the rest. I have also found it is the best way learn and forces me to do one thing -act!

I think most doers, “do” with imperfect/little information and then gather more information as they attempt to move forward. Of course, one shouldn’t discount the value of gathering information and resources to make educated decisions, but as you said, usually the consequences of attempting or doing with limited information are usually not as drastic as people fear.

Consistent with all my experiences over the last 20+ years in aerospace and industrial corporate environments.

In particular I think you have an “award-winning” quote because it gets right to the crux of the issue:

“If you can get use to acting even when you don’t know what you are doing, then you will be able to know what you are doing a lot faster.”

Also, the people who get ahead in the corporate world are often those who have plans ready to go during key meetings versus those who just sit in meetings vacillating. An imperfect plan that makes sense and is ready to go carries significant power, and following your advice will achieve that.

Have been reading your blog and like what I read. Keep reading and processing to this blog.

I guess with a software development backround your plan to make this website your full time committment you will need a business model which is very close to whatever you are doing right now. Sounds more like continious improvement than innovation to me. Whatever you do, do your best . I will be watching.

Have a great day,
Rik