There’s nothing unstoppable like an idea, at its right time.
Have you ever met a brick wall trying to sell an idea you feel so passionate about and nobody shares your passion, talk less of buying the idea? It can be frustrating and discouraging at the same time.
Someone once said ‘ideas’ are like children and everyone feel protective of theirs.
If you have been in this situation either at work, at home or in any type of partnership, you will agree with me that sometimes it could get really personal and depending on how much thought and investment had gone into the process it could spiral south very quickly.
I have however come to learn that when the right time for an idea comes, it takes flight on its own. It becomes unstoppable.
So here are three things I believe you can do if you have a God-given idea that seem to be unpopular or unaccepted now:
1. Document it – No matter how sharp you believe your memory is, it is wise to document your ideas, or you stand the risk of losing the idea all together or missing out on vital parts. Also, sometimes an opportunity may come up to present the idea when you least expect. Only a well-documented idea can be articulately presented in such situation. You don’t want to be ill-prepared in the face of an opportunity of a lifetime!
2. ‘Marinate’ it – Although this term is commonly used in food processing, it seems to be the best to drive home the point. Immerse your idea in further research and prayer if you are a person of faith. When you review a documented idea over and over, you gain clarity and new perspective every time. It gets clearer and fine-tuned. Other ideas come up that naturally align with it and it begins to evolve.
3. Act on it – Take baby steps. Most investors wait to see how committed you are to your own idea before they commit to it. I have come to know that when we make the move, divine providence ensures that provision and all that is required is supplied. Nothing moves until you move.
Many ask for God's blessings but sometimes unconsciously expect these blessings in monetary or tangible terms. Ideas are God's way of blessing us. It's our choice to do our part to take it to the next level.
Very thought provoking ☺️