No New Ideas?

I have heard people say that there are no more new ideas left in the world. C'mon let's think about it again. There are over a million babies born on this Earth every day and every one is different that anyone who has ever existed. The same with your ideas, they are all different even if they are not usable right now. Without new ideas would there be an iphone, Starbucks, frozen yogurt, GPS, etc. etc. etc. You know what I mean and those new ideas are in your mind right now, just get them out and use them.

The way to encourage new ideas is to be observant every day, all day and everywhere you are. By looking at a situation or business and thinking how it could be better, serve better, add more value and make customers happier is where your ideas will start. Once you get new ideas, test them to see if they will work in the marketplace. Ask people what they think and if they would pay for the ideas when they are available. But don't get a great idea and never use it, because someone else will and you will be watching them succeed saying, "Hey I thought of that first" with a frown on your face.

Barry is a speaker, business coach and international author of 6 business books. www.idealetter.com