I recently read an article in Outreach magazine from Charles Lee, CEO of Ideation, titled “After The Dream.”
He asked the question, “What does it take to shape a great idea into reality?”
Passion is important, of course. If you don’t have passion for what you are pursuing, then why bother. What happens after you realize the passion though? Do you have a plan to put into action?
Here are some principles Lee points out:
Principle No. 1
Implementing an idea is hard work.
Organization is hard work, but required when making an active plan. “There are not magical shortcuts from idea to implentation.”
Principle No. 2
The most potent obstacles to idea making lie within us.
Don’t give up on ideas too early. Concepts take time to develop. “Don’t let your lack of resources become an excuse not implement.”
Principle No. 3
Spatial ideation must be considered in the process.
What does the environment around you look like? “The environment that surrounds us fuels our creativity and ability to see and feel what we’re trying to form.” Keep yourself in a place that makes ideas happen.
Principle No. 4
Writing it down gives perspective.
Before sharing your ideas with others, write it down. Then brainstorm. Organize your thoughts. “Writing down my thoughts helped me to not only refine the idea, but also anticipate questions people might have.”
Principle No. 5
A creative process is essential to executing ideas.
Ask yourself specific questions to help guide the creative process development. When do you best create? What distractions do you commonly face? How will you break through these distractions?
Principle No. 6
Questions and improved strategy come up throughout the process.
Be prepared for more questions to arise in the working process. “Don’t expect to have all the necessary questions or answers prior to working on an idea.”
Principle No. 7
Your ideas can become reality.
Make a decision today to do something to move your ideas forward. “The same God who designed us with unique dreams and passion is more than able and willing to help us develop a working process for creative implementation.
Implementing Your Passion Into Purpose
