Act on Your Idea: Take the First Step - Share Ideas
You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take
This near-ubiquitous sports advice translates seamlessly to the world of innovation. While it becomes a bit less eloquent (you eventually bang your head against the wall saying “that was my idea” 100% when you don’t act on your ideas?) the concept itself translates perfectly.
If you don’t act on your ideas, you will never experience the success of one. We’ve previously discussed that there is no such thing as a perfect idea, the key is to act on any good idea and see where it takes you.
Sharing Ideas - Easier Said than Done
Today, we’ll lay out one way that you can turn your next great idea into reality – put it in writing. Writing your idea down takes it out of your dreams and makes it a reality…a very small reality, but a reality nonetheless. Once your idea is written down, it is much easier to elaborate on it as well as judge it from a more logical standpoint. When ideas simply fester in our heads, we think of them emotionally more often than rationally.
Where you write the idea down is critical. You should post the idea in the most public place possible. While you may initially fear judgement and feedback from others, there is no better way to commit yourself to an idea. By putting it out there, you’ve now made a commitment that is much harder to back away from.
Where should you start sharing ideas?
In the next couple of months we’ll be launching an Innovation Platform where you can share ideas. There will be the ability for others to vote up great ideas as well as offer suggestions for improving or expanding on ideas. We feel like this collaborative community will be the best place to share your ideas and receive honest, and helpful feedback. In addition, you’ll have the ability to win cash and prizes for great ideas.
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