As a developer I think I'm quick to shoot down ideas faster than most. Usually, we enjoy pragmatic thinking and GTD attitude towards problems. I didn't really think about ideas (not problem ideas, ideas ideas) until a met an artist on a train. We were talking and she asked me what I thought about a project she had envisioned. Naturally, I pointed out all the technical and financial pitfalls of her idea. This seemed to shut her down.
My wife, instead, asked me what it would take to do it and, quite naturally, I was able to list all the equipment and technical skills needed for such a project. It wasn't until I finished that I realized that the project was reasonable and doable.
It's very easy to dismiss ideas, even good ones. Dumb ideas can be as good as brilliant ones if executed right
My wife, instead, asked me what it would take to do it and, quite naturally, I was able to list all the equipment and technical skills needed for such a project. It wasn't until I finished that I realized that the project was reasonable and doable.
It's very easy to dismiss ideas, even good ones. Dumb ideas can be as good as brilliant ones if executed right