Ship It

Ideas, ideas, ideas... What are they really worth if we don't put them into action? Have you ever said, "I have an idea"...but never do anything with it? What prevents us from taking action, creating a plan or following through? Is it fear, time, money? Bestselling author Seth Godin writes, "You have brilliance in you, your contribution is essential, and the art you create is precious." There are five simple steps for just about everyone and everything:

1. Make something happen.
2. Do work you're proud of.
3. Treat people with respect.
4. Make big promises and keep them.
5. Ship it out the door.

When in doubt, see #1. Only you can do it, and you must!