ATTENTION ALL GO-GETTERS!
I'm Going To Show You...
How To Come Up With Great Ideas... Make Sure They Work... & Exactly How To Put Them Into Action.
So You Can Start Living The DREAM!
If you just stop, and take a look around you for a moment, it'll come as no surprise to see many things you take for granted that started as an idea in someone's head.
- Light bulb
- Electricity
- Fresh running water
- Central heating
- The house you're living in
- Your computer.
- Your car... and the list goes on and on!
But have you ever sat and wondered how these folk come up with such world changing nuggets?
I mean...
Some folk are lucky, and stumble into ideas, but the truth is...
Most people who have great insights go through a three-step process which includes these bad boys...
- Idea Generation (coming up with the idea)
- Idea Validation (making sure it'll work in the real world)
- Idea Implementation (putting it out there, and changing the world)
The good news is...
You're in luck!
Because, I'm going to show you a shit load of ideas, tips, tricks and hacks across all three parts. So, strap into your seat and lets get started...
Idea Generation
Ever get stuck when it comes to coming up with great ideas?
Well...
This won't ever happen again once you've binged on all these tips and ways to generate all the ideas you'll ever be able to handle.
Check them out...
Two Great Ways To Capture Ideas
Use your phone. You can record your ideas using videos or sound files. Better yet, use an app like EverNote.com, which is geared towards those who want to capture ideas.
Or you can use the old school method of pen and paper. A small notebook that fits in your pocket works like gangbusters.
But get this...
Whatever method you decide to use, make sure you always keep it handy. Which means having it with you in the car, next to your bed, at work, and everywhere else you go.
The "idea" here, is to (when the thought pops up in your head) get in out, and onto something permanent, because thoughts are like farts in a wind tunnel.
One minute they're there... and the next - they're GONE forever!
The Good Ole Brain Dump!
Listen...
If you want to create better ideas, then you need to start leaving time aside for brainstorming sessions. Check out these tips...
- Set out at least 20 to 30 minutes straight, without any interruption.
- Brainstorm as quickly as possible. Write (or type) everything quickly, without pausing to think and ponder what you've just written. In other words don't evaluate the thoughts that are popping up in your head... just get them on paper quick sharpish!
- Don't censor your ideas. Write EVERYTHING down, even if it seems silly or non-sensical.
In the following two segments, you'll notice some lovely blue tags.
Click on those bad boys to discover even more great ways to cook up fresh new ideas for you and your business...
Map Your Ideas
Some people don't like to brainstorm in linear ways. So, if you're part of this group, then you'll want to try mind mapping. This is where you start with a central idea in the middle of your page, and then "branch out," with ideas that spring from your central idea. Your secondary ideas may also have branches (and so on).
For example...
Your central idea may be "dog." Secondary ideas may include training, health, socialization and similar ideas. You may also branch out from these ideas. For example, "training" may have branches such as house training, obedience training, trick training and similar.
Spy on Your Competitors...
One sneaky way to generate ideas is to keep a beady eye on what your competitors are up to. This means checking out the following...
- Blog posts.
- Emails / newsletters.
- Social media posts.
And the best part about checking social media (and sometimes blog posts) is you'll simultaneously get an idea of whether it's popular based on how many people like, share and comment on it. Just make sure to also read visitor comments which may generate even more content, product, service and / or business ideas.
Okay...
I'll close for now, 'cause you don't want to get information overload.
Let these ideas soak in and come back soon to discover tons more tips, tricks, and examples of how to come up with great ideas for changing the world!
And make sure to reach out if you need any help with anything mentioned in not only this post, but other articles we've published just for you.
GENERATING NEW IDEAS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT, especially for entrepreneurs. personally, I do try a process to generate new ideas for my website every month. What do I do? I go to Google trends, I do spy on competitors, and I write down all the ideas that I have. These ideas will be transformed into an editorial calendar; and then in real articles!
Hey Angeice!
How’s it going?
Awesome to have you back, and big thanks for dropping off your golden nuggets of wisdom (comment).
Your enthusiasm for cultivating fresh ideas is absolutely bangin’.
And let me tell you…
mastering this skill is like unlocking a superpower, because (and get this)
the best part…
These skills (once learned) are gonna be your lifelong allies!
Also…
Big shout-out to you for harnessing all the tools available to supercharge your website.
The truth is…
You’re only going to get even more awesome at it! (onwards and upwards)
So, keep on rockin’ and rollin’, Angeice, because we’ve got your back all the way!
Cheers,
Dedo (Chief MEME Officer)
The tips for capturing ideas with your phone or good old pen and paper are practical. I’ve often lost great ideas because I didn’t jot them down in time. Have you ever encountered a particularly unconventional or surprising source of inspiration for generating ideas? I’d love to hear some real-life examples to kickstart my creative process. Thanks for sharing these insights!
Hey Stratos!
What a delight to cross paths again, my friend!
You’re bang on the money about the practicality of pen and paper, but hold onto your hat because I’ve stumbled across an absolute ball-buster for preserving your ideas and important info well into the distant future.
You see, we both know how information can fade into obscurity in the labyrinth of your computer or notebook over the years.
But here’s the kicker…
It’s not just a nifty solution, it’s FREE for you to download and use ( or, only $50.00 per year for a commercial license).
I can’t help but gush about how much of a game-changer it’s been for both me and my business.
Psst… come closer!
It’s called “Obsidian,” and it’s like a breath of fresh air in the world of digital note-taking and knowledge management.
Trust me, Stratos, you’ll want to give it a whirl.
Check it out, and feel free to thank me later.
Dedo (Chief MEME Officer)
P.S. I’m not in cahoots with this product… at least not yet!