Good ideas are a dime a dozen. But GREAT ideas -- the kind that can turn you into the next Bill Gates or Walt Disney? Those are priceless.
This article will help you think of good ideas and develop those good ideas into great ones.
The tips can be used in any field -- from art to science and everything in between
INSTRUCTIONS:
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This article will help you think of good ideas and develop those good ideas into great ones.
The tips can be used in any field -- from art to science and everything in between
Things You'll Need:
- An open mind
- pen or pencil
- paper
INSTRUCTIONS:
1 Be observant. Good ideas are everywhere.
- Notice trends in what people are wearing, eating, drinking, driving etc.
- Pay attention to the daily aggravations of life and think about how you would solve them.
- Listen to what people are talking about and especially notice if two or more people tell you something similar at different times.
At any time during this step, you should have ideas popping into your head. Not all of them will be good, but don't ignore them. Write them all down in a notebook because they could lead to other (better) ideas down the road.
- Notice trends in what people are wearing, eating, drinking, driving etc.
- Pay attention to the daily aggravations of life and think about how you would solve them.
- Listen to what people are talking about and especially notice if two or more people tell you something similar at different times.
At any time during this step, you should have ideas popping into your head. Not all of them will be good, but don't ignore them. Write them all down in a notebook because they could lead to other (better) ideas down the road.
2
Brainstorming. Gather up your notes and find a quiet spot where you won't be disturbed for at least 30 minutes. Let your mind wander a bit as you read over what you wrote. Think about how observations made at different times might be related. And pay attention to new ideas as they form.
Write everything down as you think of it. Don't stop to judge any of your ideas. Just let it flow.
Write everything down as you think of it. Don't stop to judge any of your ideas. Just let it flow.
3
Sleep on it. Dreams are a fantastic way to generate ideas and solve problems. Get in the habit of thinking about your ideas before you go to sleep and when you first wake up in the morning. Keep a notebook by your bed in case of late-night strokes of genius.
4
Before you go any further, check and see if your idea has already been done.
Do a Google search and find anything you can that is similar to your idea. It's better to know now than to find out later, after you've invested a lot of time and effort into the project.
If you find something similar that doesn't necessarily mean you should give up. Maybe you just need to think of a new twist that will set your idea apart.
Do a Google search and find anything you can that is similar to your idea. It's better to know now than to find out later, after you've invested a lot of time and effort into the project.
If you find something similar that doesn't necessarily mean you should give up. Maybe you just need to think of a new twist that will set your idea apart.
5
Work on the details. If you made it this far with an idea then it's time to flesh it out. Think it through step by step. How much will it cost? How long will it take? Do you have the skills to do everything yourself or will you need help?
6
Get some feedback.
Tell your friends and family first because they will (hopefully) be honest but kind with their assessment. Pay close attention to their very first reaction. Facial expressions speak louder than words.
Listen closely to their opinions -- especially anything negative.
Tell your friends and family first because they will (hopefully) be honest but kind with their assessment. Pay close attention to their very first reaction. Facial expressions speak louder than words.
Listen closely to their opinions -- especially anything negative.
7
Step back, reassess and revise. You may need to make big changes after getting feedback. Don't feel bad about that. It's part of the process.
8
Now is the time to take action! (Or not.)
There's no shame in abandoning an idea if you decide that it isn't as fantastic as you originally thought. Or maybe the timing isn't right.
But if you do have a gem of an idea on your hands, then what are you waiting for? Get to work!
There's no shame in abandoning an idea if you decide that it isn't as fantastic as you originally thought. Or maybe the timing isn't right.
But if you do have a gem of an idea on your hands, then what are you waiting for? Get to work!
SOURCE: http://www.ehow.com
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