you can’t aggregate the flow of e-mails and other digital communications in the same place, then you need to define the various pieces of your collective digital in-box.

He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. That ideas should freely spread from

But the harsh reality is that brainstorming sessions often yield disappointing results. Ideas with great potential fade from the participants’ minds with each additional idea thrown into the mix. Strong possibilities are trumped by alternative—not necessarily better—possibilities. Ultimately, we surrender to the clock, our take-away being either

Feeling progress is an important part of execution. If your natural tendency is to generate ideas rather than take action on existing ideas, then surrounding yourself with progress can help you focus.

toward action pushes ideas forward.

community opens the door to new approaches for old challenges and spurs a more informed and powerful creative instinct. Accountability, one of the most crucial benefits of engaging with your community, is what binds you to the relentless pursuit of your ideas.

Organize in the context of projects, not location.

“Ensure Action Steps.”

Making ideas actually happen boils down to self-discipline and the ways in which you take action.