Implement Your Idea Today Lest Someone Else Does
Thoughts are energy and energy moves. I always find it amazing
me how someone somewhere implements an idea I've had or
currently have. My belief is that in any given moment an idea
thought of is also formulating somewhere else at precisely the
same time.
I've had some great ideas in the past, as a matter of fact I had
some really huge ideas - only problem was in the past I didn't
make things happen, others unfortunately, did it for me.
Years ago when I was studying freelance photography and travel
writing, I made a list of all the great interviews I was going
to do - one of which was with the airport sniffer dogs, the
gorgeous and unassuming Beagles. I'd set up the interview and
then, for a reason I can't remember, never got around to it. I
also made a list of photographic ideas. The project idea of a
moon calendar really had me motivated - for awhile. Again, for
whatever reason at the time, I simply didn't get around to it.
Then there were the seascapes I sold at the Opera House Markets
before anyone else did the nautical 'thing' - unfortunately I
had no idea how to market myself so that idea eventually fizzled
out.
All the ideas I had ended with someone else doing the doing and
receiving credit for it!
I'm far more focused these days and if an opportunity presents
itself that I'm interested in, I go for it!
If you're toying with an idea now...today...run with it, because
if you do not, someone else will and receive the accolades and
all the opportunities that go with it. You being the first off
the starting block with a new idea or concept can have far
reaching consequences much like the Butterfly Effect (see Chaos
Theory) - a small thing such as the flap of a butterfly's wings
on one side of the planet, can in effect have a monumental
outcome on the other side of the world.
When you next have some quiet time, ask yourself a few questions
starting from the very beginning, and jot them down in rough
draft.
**What's your idea?
**Why do you want to pursue this idea?
**Where does your idea come from?
**What's the purpose of your idea?
**What do you need to do first?
**Can you achieve your outcome in seven steps or less?
**What are the seven steps?
**Who will you need to involve? During the conceptual phase it
is prudent to keep ideas to yourself until you're clear in your
mind how you will achieve your outcome. Then seek professional
advice.
**When you list the seven steps - begin with the smallest first
and work your way up.
**When will this come to fruition? How long do you give yourself?
If you've become totally involved and excited by this stage,
fine tune your idea with a business, marketing and operational
plan and have a professional go through it with you.
When you have a great idea (or think you have one) it can be
easy to become overwhelmed. Your mind fills with a multitude of
thoughts and possibilities. The secret here is to chunk down to
the most basic of actions (like putting pen to paper) and work
your way up from there. So next time an idea comes to you and
fills you with possibilities know that someone somewhere has the
same (or pretty close to it) thought.
Seeing the overall big picture is easy - The difficult bit is
starting the 'doing' to achieve the big picture!
Michaela Scherr