This article is going to expand on another I did earlier "Seize the Moment! Act on the idea". I will also do a video to go along with this article since everyone seems to like them. The video however will probably have to wait until the weekend, or at least a few days because it does take about 48 hours to do all the postproduction. The actual video takes very little time, but if you want to do it right and add something of value to YouTube, there's a fair bit to go through. Anyway let's get on with this little article.
The longer I live the more I begin to really believe one should listen to their impulses, but not be ruled by them, do pay attention though and decide which way to go. Because it seems like a fast horse opportunity appears and then, races off into the horizon. The key point is that the "initial impulse" is there to draw your attention. Make a note of it if you can quickly. Then returned to the idea when you get some time and make a commitment to do that, find that time.
Also be honest with yourself as to what it's going to take to pull that inspiration off. To make it something real. You'll know you're on the right track when you begin to understand where the idea is going and you should be okay with the fact that it probably will take a fair bit of sustained work. Opportunity may indeed be a multistage event. One in which you work on the idea but the first time things don't evolve the way you want them to. Then step back, and regroup and be fearless about trying the idea again. If you pay attention you will usually noticed that each time you gain some insight. Yup this can be the slow way of doing it that's for sure but when you do things in this manner you will ultimately will win. These insights you gain will have a tendency to benefit you everywhere.
If you have to start very small with the idea and that is what you do. Each time you add a layer take stock of what you've learned. You will be surprised. Be honest as well, some ideas do not work out so be fair but clear with yourself.
Our horse, named in this article, is of course just a fictional construct to illustrate that you should react to an opportunity immediately if possible. The task of following your opportunity can be a little like a staircase. One step up, evaluate and then and take the next step up and so forth.
Most importantly have fun in what you are doing. You must ensure that you get more back ultimately then you put out on some level. This will pretty much guarantee your success and allow you to sustain your adventure.
Have a great day everyone.
Patrick
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