The Difference Between Ideas and Doing

Well, I think planning is really important here. I know that too often planning can be a form of procrastination. Rather than getting down to the work, you keep tweaking the plan. Get a plan in place and start working it. Over time you can tweak the plan as you see what works and what doesn’t…

I know a few of those guys too (I am sure we all do). Life is busy, but it's best not to shout your mouth off about what you will do and to never implement it. I prefer to do first and then tell! :-)

I know a few of those guys too (I am sure we all do). Life is busy, but it's best not to shout your mouth off about what you will do and to never implement it. I prefer to do first and then tell! :-)

Ugh, like a nail to my heart. I've been trying to make myself do something, and for the longest time, I never got around to doing it. I know that the key is just to do it, but I always fail at reinforcing it.

Ugh, like a nail to my heart. I've been trying to make myself do something, and for the longest time, I never got around to doing it. I know that the key is just to do it, but I always fail at reinforcing it.

Interesting. In my mind, what passes for ideas are usually nothing more than wishes, dreams or half-baked musings. I tend to disagree with the notion of many of us having "great ideas" ... great wishes maybe a better description. Execution-grade ideas need to be fleshed out by passing through a process of creative and critical thinking first. In other words, ideas have to have proper scaffolding in order to build something real. Otherwise, dream on ...

Interesting. In my mind, what passes for ideas are usually nothing more than wishes, dreams or half-baked musings. I tend to disagree with the notion of many of us having "great ideas" ... great wishes maybe a better description. Execution-grade ideas need to be fleshed out by passing through a process of creative and critical thinking first. In other words, ideas have to have proper scaffolding in order to build something real. Otherwise, dream on ...

Interesting. In my mind, what passes for ideas are usually nothing more than wishes, dreams or half-baked musings. I tend to disagree with the notion of many of us having "great ideas" ... great wishes maybe a better description. Execution-grade ideas need to be fleshed out by passing through a process of creative and critical thinking first. In other words, ideas have to have proper scaffolding in order to build something real. Otherwise, dream on ...

You have no idea how many lightbulb ideas entered my brain in recent years but because I never acted on them, others did. Sigh. Moving on.

You have no idea how many lightbulb ideas entered my brain in recent years but because I never acted on them, others did. Sigh. Moving on.

Too much ideas and never implemented, you will be no where. but one idea can get you with salma.. hmm what is the idea ? tell me please... :D

Too much ideas and never implemented, you will be no where. but one idea can get you with salma.. hmm what is the idea ? tell me please... :D

I think a lot of us need some kind of push, Danny, and you never disappoint. Somehow, you are always there to do the right thing at the right time. You encourage, you make us shed a tear or two and you push us to be better. Now, that is commendable! Cheers to you for that, mate! ;)

I think a lot of us need some kind of push, Danny, and you never disappoint. Somehow, you are always there to do the right thing at the right time. You encourage, you make us shed a tear or two and you push us to be better. Now, that is commendable! Cheers to you for that, mate! ;)

Most people get ideas and then they let fear of failure, fear of rejection, and fear of being wrong beat their idea into the ground, never to resurface again until claiming someone else nicked their concept.

My dad does this every time he sees those shiny reflective vests people put on their dogs when they run with them. Hahaha!

But some people take action in the form of buying an info product to help them push an idea forward. And then what happens? They get crushed with the sheer mass of 25+ hours of audio to listen to, 400 pages to read or an entire days worth of videos to watch.

So, no action is taken, the course retired to the shelf to come to their rescue "someday". And then, the next whiz bang product launches and it promises to get them the results fast and easy and they buy and the same thing happens. Nothing.

Here's how to end this cycle and make your ideas make money for you by...

Getting The Most Out Of An Info-Product

When you’re going through products, you should breeze through it in it’s entirety once.

Then, go back chapter by chapter, module by module and watch and then take action. This should be a 30% learning to 70% action ratio.

Then you see what the results are and you tweak your approach until you get the results you want.

Then, you go on and teach people about what you learned as a result of using the product. This will do wonders to keep you happy, satisfied and content in your life because you’ll be fulfilling two of the highest needs you have – growth and contribution.

Thanks Danny for once again shedding light on a issue that plagues me and many business person. This is a lesson you can't reminded of too much that consistent action is your savior.

Most people get ideas and then they let fear of failure, fear of rejection, and fear of being wrong beat their idea into the ground, never to resurface again until claiming someone else nicked their concept.

My dad does this every time he sees those shiny reflective vests people put on their dogs when they run with them. Hahaha!

But some people take action in the form of buying an info product to help them push an idea forward. And then what happens? They get crushed with the sheer mass of 25+ hours of audio to listen to, 400 pages to read or an entire days worth of videos to watch.

So, no action is taken, the course retired to the shelf to come to their rescue "someday". And then, the next whiz bang product launches and it promises to get them the results fast and easy and they buy and the same thing happens. Nothing.

Here's how to end this cycle and make your ideas make money for you by...

Getting The Most Out Of An Info-Product

When you’re going through products, you should breeze through it in it’s entirety once.

Then, go back chapter by chapter, module by module and watch and then take action. This should be a 30% learning to 70% action ratio.

Then you see what the results are and you tweak your approach until you get the results you want.

Then, you go on and teach people about what you learned as a result of using the product. This will do wonders to keep you happy, satisfied and content in your life because you’ll be fulfilling two of the highest needs you have – growth and contribution.

Thanks Danny for once again shedding light on a issue that plagues me and many business person. This is a lesson you can't reminded of too much that consistent action is your savior.

Most people get ideas and then they let fear of failure, fear of rejection, and fear of being wrong beat their idea into the ground, never to resurface again until claiming someone else nicked their concept. My dad does this every time he sees those shiny reflective vests people put on their dogs when they run with them. Hahaha! But some people take action in the form of buying an info product to help them push an idea forward. And then what happens? They get crushed with the sheer mass of 25+ hours of audio to listen to, 400 pages to read or an entire days worth of videos to watch. So, no action is taken, the course retired to the shelf to come to their rescue "someday". And then, the next whiz bang product launches and it promises to get them the results fast and easy and they buy and the same thing happens. Nothing. Here's how to end this cycle and make your ideas make money for you by... Getting The Most Out Of An Info-Product When you’re going through products, you should breeze through it in it’s entirety once. Then, go back chapter by chapter, module by module and watch and then take action. This should be a 30% learning to 70% action ratio. Then you see what the results are and you tweak your approach until you get the results you want. Then, you go on and teach people about what you learned as a result of using the product. This will do wonders to keep you happy, satisfied and content in your life because you’ll be fulfilling two of the highest needs you have – growth and contribution. Thanks Danny for once again shedding light on a issue that plagues me and many business person. This is a lesson you can't reminded of too much that consistent action is your savior.

Hi Danny,

Great point you're making here. Don't let fear of failure hold you back. EVER. Our brain is wired to avoid risk, but only overcoming this limitation will get you where you want to be.

A couple of years ago I took the decision to leave my job as a sales manager in the corporate world and pursue a career in sales training. It was not an easy decision to make. In fact I loved my job, but somewhere inside of me there was always this little voice that told me "what if...". One day that voice became so loud that I decided to just take the jump and I never looked back.

And you know what? It's easily the best thing that has ever happened to me.

Wim

Hi Danny, Great point you're making here. Don't let fear of failure hold you back. EVER. Our brain is wired to avoid risk, but only overcoming this limitation will get you where you want to be. A couple of years ago I took the decision to leave my job as a sales manager in the corporate world and pursue a career in sales training. It was not an easy decision to make. In fact I loved my job, but somewhere inside of me there was always this little voice that told me "what if...". One day that voice became so loud that I decided to just take the jump and I never looked back. And you know what? It's easily the best thing that has ever happened to me. Wim

Hi Danny,

Great point you're making here. Don't let fear of failure hold you back. EVER. Our brain is wired to avoid risk, but only overcoming this limitation will get you where you want to be.

A couple of years ago I took the decision to leave my job as a sales manager in the corporate world and pursue a career in sales training. It was not an easy decision to make. In fact I loved my job, but somewhere inside of me there was always this little voice that told me "what if...". One day that voice became so loud that I decided to just take the jump and I never looked back.

And you know what? It's easily the best thing that has ever happened to me.

Wim

Danny I found a note in a notebook from 1991 when I was in college before the consumer internet. It had a diagram that showed how in the future we will not buy software in a store. It will be sent to us over a network (or bought etc). I also came up with the Digital Picture Frame years before Flash enabled such a device. First idea would of made me billions. Second millions. Just in Licensing the Idea! LOL

But I never got a patent (costs money I don't have) and when I pursued Angel money for Sky Pulse Media's Collegiate Marketing Service which could be an 8 digit revenue generator per year I found it impossible. (Chicken or the Egg). I could prove the concept with $100k and then have brands beating on my door. Or get a Brand to take a chance then I don't need the investment!

I also have a virtual shopping idea that if it isn't patented it will be. And I spent 2 weeks combing patents and not sure if I found ones that fit or not. I don't have the money to hire a lawyer. But it would turn internet shopping into a winner where people will actually choose to shop online (I think its only 4% of goods are bought online right now which is a big fail after 15 years).

Easier said than done. But your point is an excellent one. There are thinkers and doers and its best to be a bit of both. Or to pair the two types of people together.

There is also risk. I am in a high risk stage of my career making very little but even if I just get clients for my business I can make plenty, much more than if I went back to Corp World and took a sales job again. Most people choose safety over risk. But I never have and while it has impacted my bank account in the wrong way sometimes it has impacted my life significantly in a positive way 8)

Danny I found a note in a notebook from 1991 when I was in college before the consumer internet. It had a diagram that showed how in the future we will not buy software in a store. It will be sent to us over a network (or bought etc). I also came up with the Digital Picture Frame years before Flash enabled such a device. First idea would of made me billions. Second millions. Just in Licensing the Idea! LOL

But I never got a patent (costs money I don't have) and when I pursued Angel money for Sky Pulse Media's Collegiate Marketing Service which could be an 8 digit revenue generator per year I found it impossible. (Chicken or the Egg). I could prove the concept with $100k and then have brands beating on my door. Or get a Brand to take a chance then I don't need the investment!

I also have a virtual shopping idea that if it isn't patented it will be. And I spent 2 weeks combing patents and not sure if I found ones that fit or not. I don't have the money to hire a lawyer. But it would turn internet shopping into a winner where people will actually choose to shop online (I think its only 4% of goods are bought online right now which is a big fail after 15 years).

Easier said than done. But your point is an excellent one. There are thinkers and doers and its best to be a bit of both. Or to pair the two types of people together.

There is also risk. I am in a high risk stage of my career making very little but even if I just get clients for my business I can make plenty, much more than if I went back to Corp World and took a sales job again. Most people choose safety over risk. But I never have and while it has impacted my bank account in the wrong way sometimes it has impacted my life significantly in a positive way 8)

Danny I found a note in a notebook from 1991 when I was in college before the consumer internet. It had a diagram that showed how in the future we will not buy software in a store. It will be sent to us over a network (or bought etc). I also came up with the Digital Picture Frame years before Flash enabled such a device. First idea would of made me billions. Second millions. Just in Licensing the Idea! LOL But I never got a patent (costs money I don't have) and when I pursued Angel money for Sky Pulse Media's Collegiate Marketing Service which could be an 8 digit revenue generator per year I found it impossible. (Chicken or the Egg). I could prove the concept with $100k and then have brands beating on my door. Or get a Brand to take a chance then I don't need the investment! I also have a virtual shopping idea that if it isn't patented it will be. And I spent 2 weeks combing patents and not sure if I found ones that fit or not. I don't have the money to hire a lawyer. But it would turn internet shopping into a winner where people will actually choose to shop online (I think its only 4% of goods are bought online right now which is a big fail after 15 years). Easier said than done. But your point is an excellent one. There are thinkers and doers and its best to be a bit of both. Or to pair the two types of people together. There is also risk. I am in a high risk stage of my career making very little but even if I just get clients for my business I can make plenty, much more than if I went back to Corp World and took a sales job again. Most people choose safety over risk. But I never have and while it has impacted my bank account in the wrong way sometimes it has impacted my life significantly in a positive way 8)

Hi Danny
Fred said it best... "The money’s in the action, not the idea."

Thanks for this little push in the right direction.

As for your friend "...he was a baker in a small village just outside of London in the U.K."

I thought you were going to give us some really bad news like... He ended up a Chelsea supporter. LOL

Hi Danny Fred said it best... "The money’s in the action, not the idea." Thanks for this little push in the right direction. As for your friend "...he was a baker in a small village just outside of London in the U.K." I thought you were going to give us some really bad news like... He ended up a Chelsea supporter. LOL

It is easy to think big and want it all. It's not as easy to try and turn those lofty dreams into reality - this is where most people give up and go off to become bakers in quiet English villages. Success, as I see it, is learning from failure and having the ability to bounce back stronger than before.

It is easy to think big and want it all. It's not as easy to try and turn those lofty dreams into reality - this is where most people give up and go off to become bakers in quiet English villages. Success, as I see it, is learning from failure and having the ability to bounce back stronger than before.

Spot on here. Everybody in the world has great ideas. The thing is that to turn them in to a business is 1.Very risky which is not something people like 2.Very hard work which again is not something everybody likes. Starting a business is not hard but it does take huge effort and commitment and if you don't put that in they'll just as ideas like you say here!

Spot on here. Everybody in the world has great ideas. The thing is that to turn them in to a business is 1.Very risky which is not something people like 2.Very hard work which again is not something everybody likes. Starting a business is not hard but it does take huge effort and commitment and if you don't put that in they'll just as ideas like you say here!

Oops meant 42 goals!

Oops meant 42 goals!