The Dad Test

Your dad never cared about sparing your feelings—he cared about making sure you were ready for the real world. The Dad Test brings that same tough-love energy to your startup ideas. It’s a practical, no-nonsense guide for founders, creators, and side-hustlers who are done with sugarcoated feedback and startup theater. This book helps you ask sharper questions, face harder truths, and build something that actually works—because the market won’t pull its punches, and neither should you. If The Mom Test taught you how to talk to customers without getting lied to, The Dad Test shows you how to challenge assumptions, pressure-test your idea, and stay grounded through every messy stage of building. It's a straight-talking manual for anyone who wants clarity, not compliments. Inside, you’ll learn how to: Avoid the trap of meaningless praise Spot the difference between curiosity and real customer commitment Build MVPs that people actually use (and pay for) Recognize when you're being lied to—p