Comments on: How Do You Put Ideas Into Action?

By: B.shailaja

B.shailaja — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:00:46 +0000

8 jan 2010, Really I just came to Know right now after reading the comments given by Dwayne, Grace.One more thing i wanted to share with all of you is "to make ideas into action". Just set a goal and reach reach reach until you get suceed by putting all your ideas into action.Because this is only a one life where we need to put all our ideas into action this oppurtunity is only given to huuman beings to implemeant the ideas. we all just enjoy life only by working hard and implementing our ideas into action.and by reaching our goals. God bless you '

By: Ritu

Ritu — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:34:53 +0000

Soni, I know exactly what you mean by having too many ideas. I myself am constantly struggling with ideas as to which one to implement and which ones to let go off. I have decided to take one task at a time and implement them as I go, slow and steady. Mrs.Micah, I find marketing to be one of the most difficult aspect of of any idea or project for that matter. It's always a scary thought when you are ready to get out there and expose your ideas to others. How are they going to take it? What's the outcome going to be like? All these questions just linger in my mind. I am pretty sure you will do just fine. I gues the main thing is to stay positive. Luke, I am glad this post came out at a right time for you :-) Jean, Thanks for the suggestion. I should look into that. Also I agree about the positive attitude not being the only factor when getting funding for your projects but it will atleast get you going. The way I look at it, if you are doing something and it doesn't work out one way, there is always another one. Sean, Goodluck with the action items. What action items have you been making anyways? Keep me updated on how things are going. I am big fan of action figures and would love to see your creations. Malignition, Very true! I have made the mistake of rushing my ideas time after time. At the moment it seemed like a good idea but it probably was, but again with the whole rush I always left bits and pieces behind to make it a reality. I am learning from my own mistakes and from others. dwayne, Congratulations on your hobby website making you money. Exactly! it was a hobby website and you probably didn't even think it would make you money. Ideas take shape as we go , sometimes when we implement them we don't even realize how good they are or what they can do for us. It's all about taking the time to let it grow and mature. And yes, no matter how small a little bit each day makes it something worth at the end. Grace, Thanks for the kind words :-) . I can relate myself to you when it comes to running with ideas. I have done it so many times that I have learned to slow down. Sometimes slowing down is the best thing to do. Like dwayne said, a little bit of action everyday makes a difference.

By: Grace Smith

Grace Smith — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:26:28 +0000

Ritu great article as always! This is so timely as i am going through a similar process myself in creating two products to be launched early next year. I am someone who has an idea and just wants to run with it, but over the years i have learnt to pace myself, think the idea out thoroughly and test it before taking the leap!

I think its also important to learn from peoples success as well as mistakes, learning from someone at the top of their game can provide you with valuable insight.

By: dwayne

dwayne — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 07:21:35 +0000

I can relate to this article and ALL the responses.

I have worked in corporates for all 15 years of my working career and ALWAYS wanted my own business. I was just scared that the cashflow would drop too much in the initial stages.

Until i learned that its about a LITTLE bit of ACTION each and every day. Make a start -however small. Don’t expect it to be perfect from the first day.

One day, my hobby website became part of my income- and from day 1- I earned more from the corporate programs that I did as a CEO.

What’s more -its a free website – so I’m paying it forward.

Thanks for the great article

By: Malignition.com

Malignition.com — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:32:22 +0000

Rushing is one of the major reasons why good ideas go to waste. If you have a good idea, take your time when putting it into action. Analyze all the small details of the idea to at least instill some more confidence in yourself that it will work.

By: Sean Hodge

Sean Hodge — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 03:31:38 +0000

I’ve recently been working on creating action items and following through on my ideas. Its empowering. I’ve found that for me small ideas are easier to empliment and a good start. The cycle Soni mentioned sucks. I’ve gone through a bit of that as well. Its better to follow through on ideas that you can make happen.

By: Jean Browman--Cheerful Monk

Jean Browman--Cheerful Monk — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:31:21 +0000

Good for you! I agree, projects are like living things, they need time to grow.

The part about having a positive attitude bothers me a bit. You say if you’re not positive, why would anyone want to fund your project? It takes more than a positive attitude for someone to want to invest, especially now with the credit crunch. I’ve know of two cases where people had to mortgage their houses to start their businesses. In both cases the business didn’t succeed. In the first case the owner spent several years repaying the mortgage. The second case was more recent, and the woman ended up losing her home. Is that a negative attitude? No, I think not. I’m just saying it’s a good idea to know what the risks are.

I would suggest changing the heading “Creating Hype” to “Don’t Create Hype”. It would give the headings a more parallel structure and be closer to what I think the section is saying.

Outside of those two points, it’s a well-thought out article…a refreshing change from the “think positive and anything is possible” mentality. Thanks.

By: Luke Worth

Luke Worth — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:59:37 +0000

The timing on this is perfect! I’ve just yesterday solidified part of an idea that’s been marinading in my head for at least my whole life, and it’s really exciting. Now I am encouraged not to try to do everything at once!

Cheers.

By: Mrs. Micah

Mrs. Micah — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:31:34 +0000

I have an idea that I’ve brainstormed, worked on, put together—now I just have to create the hype part. It’s moving a lot slower than I’d like now…I just can’t find the emotional energy to get going on the hype. Maybe making it wore me out.

I just need to figure out how much hype I need, how much I can handle, and how to do it right. I have some good suggestions from other people in the field that I need to collect into one place. Then I’ll implement them.

And you’re saying that I shouldn’t send any 2-year-olds I have off to college? How are they ever going to get a good start in life? ;)

By: Soni

Soni — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:19:28 +0000

One major problem I used to have was that I had too many ideas. I’d come up with an idea, I’d begin all the planning and sometimes even implementing it. Then I’d either find someone else who’d done it or I’d start to question it, finding reasons why it wouldn’t work, why it wasn’t a good idea, THEN come up with another “better” idea and start the vicious cycle all over again. I just recently pulled myself out of that, and began focusing on one at a time.