Most people think that innovation and entrepreneurship is an isolated activity. One that is done by brilliant people in a garage somewhere and isolated from the world until they reveal their brilliance. Yet, That couldn’t be further from the truth. Innovation requires collaboration. It lives and or dies from the environment from which it’s born.
When was the last time that you had a good conversation with a like-minded person about your business or ideas? Do you have people who encourage to try even if you fail (and everyone fails)? Yesterday, I had a long conversion with one of my muses. Kurt reminded me of the importance of surrounding myself with people who have the desire and ability to listen. Sometimes by just talking about a problem a solution can be found. Or maybe they have experienced the same thing and you don’t need to feel alone or stressed out even if it is difficult.
If you don’t have a muse… you need one! If you already have one (or many) today is the best day to give them a call and chat. Nine times out of ten they get as much out of the interactions as you do (sometimes more).
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Thanks Paul, and well said. Looking forward to meeting Jude. Tell Rebecca ‘hellooo!”.
c’mon!