Comments on: How to Stay Motivated Working on an Idea From Last Year

By: Lorraine

Lorraine — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 07:57:07 +0000

This is amazing. Just what i needed to read. Nice blog post. :-)

I also like the “Idea jar” someone mentioned..

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links und rechts! - 28. Juni 2008 — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 10:22:17 +0000

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By: Jarkko

Jarkko — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:35:44 +0000

@Scrubs: Yep, that’s true. And by writing the ideas down (and storing them until they are done), you can always re-evaluate ideas you have ignored so far…

I think I’m doing that soon, bringing one of my 2 years old ideas to life.

By: Scrubs

Scrubs — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:23:24 +0000

It’s always good to write down all of your current ideas — then analyze each and decide which has the most potential. Otherwise, you just end up running in circles.

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Sun, 29 Jun 2008 07:29:26 +0000

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By: mark

mark — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:18:24 +0000

Hi Jarkko! Boy, holding yourself accountable is huge! mark's last blog post: Don’t Let Anybody Tell You That You Can’t

By: Jarkko

Jarkko — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:43:31 +0000

@Dren: Hmm… You know what? I think I found my second product idea from your comment: the idea container. One place where you collect all your ideas so that you don’t lose them.

Have to think about that a bit more though, because in a sense I think it already exists – it’s a notebook ;)

…and that’s exactly why I always carry one with me. Lately, I’ve been having just one problem, though: I keep losing my pen – and a notebook without a pen is rather useless, isn’t it?

@Terence: Monkey personality, huh? :) I think I have that too. But recognising it is the first step to making the most out of it, right?

And looking at all the things you have achieved so far makes me think that there’s nothing wrong with some monkey personality!

@Nimic (and others): It’s great to see that you all mention the quick side projects in your comments! Apparently, that’s something that makes a lot of sense – and probably something worth a little more attention in the future. Thanks for the affirmation!

By: Nimic

Nimic — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:59:03 +0000

Good advice Jarkko. Quick side projects are a great way to feel like you've accomplished something. In fact, at this moment in time my side projects are bringing in more money then my main project. Those quick projects are a good way to try out new ideas that you might not feel 100% comfortable with. You can toss a bunch of things out there, and see what sticks. What gets the most traction can be your next main project. Nimic's last blog post: How We’re Going Green at Home and Work

By: Terence Chang

Terence Chang — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:20:26 +0000

Great list. I found a big problem in my life. I have too many great ideas. I often worked on multiple ideas the same time. I also often got tired with ideas that is no longer interested me. I believe that I have a Monkey personality. Never settle down on my thing. Monkey always grab the apple and give it one bite than throw it away. Monkey will then find another apple and give it one bite. I would add #10 into my list. Control your personality to concentrate on the things you want to get it down. :-) Terence Chang's last blog post: Weekend Confession 11 - Where I was? Where will I be?

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Arjan`s World » LINKBLOG for June 27, 2008 — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:58:42 +0000

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