Write It Down

Have you ever had a good idea for a new business, but found it too complicated to get started. Well, what about a good idea for your current company, but weren’t quite sure what to do with it. Well, if that’s you, don’t worry. This is a common problem. But one way you can get started on your next big idea is simply to write it down.

Writing down your idea can be powerful. And even if it’s a rough sketch, write down your idea just to get started. Then once you’ve finished, write it again in more detail.  Next talk through your idea out loud to see if you’ve actually written everything down.

After you’ve written it in detail, then share it with friends.  Next, seek out colleagues to see what they think of your idea.  Then refine your idea based on their feedback.

If your idea is good, then something will stick. If it’s not, then tweak it. And then continually refine it until it does stick.  Soon your idea will not only stick but it will also take off.

Yes, I know what you’re thinking. That it’s easier said than done. You’re probably right.  After all, people aren’t easily convinced. But if you’re passionate about the idea, then stay with it and convince them. Persuade the masses. Convince the skeptics of the value. And something great will transpire.

In sum, want to do something great. Then write it down.

That is why we’re carefully transcribing everything we do for our GIM Kenya trip.

Also, that’s precisely why I am blogging.

Friday, March 18th, 2011 Business School, Careers

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