Discover how to ask questions that reveal truth, not polite lies, when validating your idea
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You: 'Would you use an app that helps you organize your homework?'
Your friend: 'Yeah, that sounds great!'
Result: You build it. Nobody uses it. Your friend was being polite.
The Mom Test: Talk to customers in a way that even your mom couldn't lie to you. Ask about their life, not your idea.
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You're validating an app for tracking college applications. Which question follows The Mom Test?
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Practice asking questions that reveal truth instead of polite lies.
Remember: Past behavior, not future hypotheticals. Their life, not your idea.