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Zhiqi Shi

What do you do when you suddenly come up with a great idea?

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For me, there are usually four steps: 1. Record it immediately: I typically jot it down in Apple Notes, either using voice or text. 2. Sleep on it: let the idea settle overnight. 3. Reassess in the morning: If it still seems like a great idea, I'll discuss it with trusted friends. 4. Take action or prioritize: Either put it into practice or add it to my to-do list. What about you?

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James Cooper
I would also write it down first. And then I might search this idea on Google to see if others have explored similar concepts and how do they implemented these similar ideas, what worked, what didn’t.
Nika
Write it down and put it on the shelf. Circle back to that idea after a week – let's discuss with friends and ChatGPT.
Nika
@zhiqi_shi yes, when you do not have such business (real) community around you, you need to help yourself somehow :D
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good question, Zhiqi 💡 If I am working on something and an idea related to that thing happens, I execute it immediately. And if ideas come about different projects I am not working on that time, then I write them down in notes for later.
TJ Larkin
Scribble it on a diary (the old school pen and paper way).
Derek Fulmer
Great process! I also jot down ideas right away and revisit them later. If they still seem good, I plan next steps or share for feedback.
Wiktor Wysocki
Share it immediately! Then you know if it is even worth thinking about it more. Quick validation.
Wilson EVan
I will immediately design this product and then calm down for the next two days. After two days, I am still excited about my idea and will develop it
Marc Jarrett
I ask my members of my WhatsApp groups what they think of the idea, usually by posting a poll. I operate hundreds of them to facilitate virtual business networking.