I am sure that I could learn from you if only I knew you. If we started talking, in less than a minute I’m sure that we would find common ground. So what’s your story? I have learned from and about people by reading what they have written. I have used the words of others as Invisible Mentors. Countless times I have stood on the shoulders of others, and I am sure that others have stood on my shoulders. We all have a responsibility to help each other because no one ever succeeds alone. I subscribe to Chris Brogan’s Blog, and each week I learn something new from him. Chris is one of the people who has reminded me of the … [Read more...]
Great Ideas – Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
April 9, 2009 by
"Everything has been thought of before, but the problem is to think of it again," says Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Is that true? Where do your great ideas come from? How will you know when a great idea is staring you in the eye? Every successful product and service started with a great idea, but where do great ideas come from? About five years ago, by way of an email survey, I decided to explore the concept of great ideas. I asked the following questions and twelve people of varying backgrounds took the time to share their views. Where do great ideas come from? Do great ideas come only to some people? How will you know if you … [Read more...]
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