DAY 24
7 IDEA-MAKING PRINCIPLES TO HELP LAUNCH YOUR NEXT IDEA by Charles Lee Chief Idea-Maker at Ideation, Author of Good Idea, Now What, and creator of the Ideation Conference. @charlestlee
I
n a world that embraces buzzwords like “entrepreneur”, “creativity”, and “innovation”, there’s bound to be an abundance of passionate ideas. Unfortunately, passion alone is not enough to create the kind of change, product, or service many dream about. Far too many ideas experience premature death because they lack intentional strategy, processes, and the gritty commitment necessary for idea execution.
all in the name of artistry and creativity. But reality is, most creative people who live out their dreams have actualized their passion through intentional planning and hard work. Our creativity deserves our commitment to create optimal pathways for its implementation.
The good news is that there are proven ways to bring our ideas to life. The following are some idea-making principles that have guided many ideamakers in recent years, leading them to succeed in their endeavors:
Good ideas take time to develop; yet too many leaders give up on concepts far too early. Some rationalize it as managing limited resources when, in fact, it may be their own inability or unwillingness to work through the frustrations that come with the process.
Idea-Making Principle No. 1 – Ideas Don’t Work. We Do. Thomas Edison was right when he stated, “Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration.” Ideas come to life because we choose to roll up our sleeves and get stuff done! This takes some level of intentional organization and planning. Too many creative leaders have given themselves a false sense of permission not to be organized,
Idea-Making Principle No. 2 – Our Biggest Hindrance May Be Us.
The truth is, frustration is often a precursor to breakthrough, and scarcity of resources can actually be the catalyst for creativity. Being mindful of internal tendencies and working through perceived limitations with others often helps with the process. Idea-Making Principle No. 3 – Spatial Ideation Matters.
Get Stuff Done
95
