Blog•Apr 24, 2026
My 9-Item Green Flag Checklist for Telling the Difference Between a Good Idea and a Dopamine Hit
The author shares a nine‑point green‑flag checklist to help entrepreneurs and creatives separate genuine ideas from fleeting dopamine hits. Good ideas often appear half‑formed and require deliberate stress‑testing, while dopamine‑driven impulses feel urgent but lack substance. By applying the checklist, creators can decide whether an idea merits the effort needed to develop it. The post emphasizes shifting from instant gratification to disciplined idea validation.
