Earlier this year I wrote Personal/Professional blur and perhaps it was a more politically correct way of saying that I don't want to turn work off - ever. If you're not the same way, I am perfectly fine with that. What got me thinking about this topic again is the following question from the idea … [Read more...]
Creativity the Idea Box way
After writing the role of coffee in blog writing I received a suggestion in the Idea Box for several future blog topics. Scroll down a bit and take a peek over to your right to see what the idea box looks like. As I read through the reader's ideas it occurred to me that a post like this would … [Read more...]
Idea test beds
This blog is an idea test bed. I can write a post here to test which categories and styles of writing resonate with you. I also have test beds for my other business interests where I can test ideas. Do you make use of test beds for your ideas? Photo Credit … [Read more...]
When it all comes together
For several months I have been contemplating a significant change in the pricing of ColorMetrix "off the shelf products." Today, while trying to decide what to write about here, I figured out how to properly move forward on the re-pricing project. I experienced one of those moments when it all comes … [Read more...]
The decision to act
Filtering great ideas and making the decision to act on the best of them is the single most valuable use of your time. What does that process look like that ultimately separates the winning ideas from the losing ones? Moving ideas into action You have no shortage of good ideas, for that is seldom … [Read more...]
7 blog post topic ideas
Do you sometimes have trouble coming up with topics for your blog posts? Here are seven topics categories of recent posts on this blog. 1. Answer questions. As your network grows the number of questions you will be asked via various social media channels will grow. You can answer those questions … [Read more...]
Ideation ideas
Two quick ideas to keep your mind moving forward and thinking. When making a numbered list always add one number at the end and leave it blank. By doing so you encourage your mind to keep thinking. Instead of the "that's done" mentality, your thinking will be "what else?" When sketching or taking … [Read more...]
The idea box idea
After reading Mitch Joel's The Internet Is Your Media Lab, in the comments I shared an idea to add a simple "tip box" to my blog. Your blog after all, is your media lab, right? Racing down the rabbit hole The next thing I know I'm spending a few hours on a rainy Saturday morning figuring out how to … [Read more...]
Idea Curation
Once you start blogging it becomes pretty easy to spot ideas for posts almost everywhere you go. Developing a system to curate all the ideas is an entirely different matter. While no two writers use exactly the same system I thought I'd share mine with you. Remote idea curation. If you are like me … [Read more...]
Where Can Social Media Take You?
I recently read @Julz156's Amazing things happen on the way to change and was reminded of the amazing journey that social media and community can be. Access to almost anyone and the ability to go almost anywhere are instantaneously yours. Just remember that relationships still take time and that … [Read more...]