Have an idea?

 “A mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go further than a great idea that inspires no one." - Mary Kay Ash

I came across this quote sometime last week and although it may sound a bit harsh at first; but if you analyze it, it makes perfect sense. A lot of people have ideas, great ideas but those ideas end up fizzling down before it can take off.  Why? Because they have an idea but not a plan to execute that idea. There’s no enthusiasm, no inspiration, no vision, no hard work and dedication behind that idea. Let me tell you, coming up with an idea is the easy part, delivering on that idea makes it quite the challenge. 

Let’s face it! You need help, I need help, and we all need help in order for our ideas to come to fulfillment.  No matter how multi-talented, creative and smart you may be, there will always be someone smarter, more talented, and creative than you.  We need each other, we complement each other, we learn from each other.  Your strength may be my weakness but your weakness may be my strength. There is power in unity and being in one accord. Even Jesus had a team, He was not a loner, His disciples were there with Him every step of the way until His mission was completed. He was not a loner and you shouldn't be one either.

 

If God has placed an idea, a vision, a dream in you  it’s because He has given you the capacity and will provide the resources to make that idea come to full circle but you need to step out of your comfort zone and develop a plan as to how it will happen. 

The key is passion and preparation!! If you are able to transmit your passion to others, they will feel inspired to help you in accomplishing your vision. You must convert your vision into a plan of action. You have to eat, breath and sleep it until you complete it and then eat, breath and sleep it some more in order to maintain it!

Allow me to take it a step further because having an idea is simply not enough.

Bishop WS Thomas, one of the guest speakers for Pastors and Leadership Conference in Dallas last month said that people who have ideas don’t usually want to work; you need to surround yourself with people who have a plan.

Did you read that? “People who have ideas don’t usually want to work; you need to surround yourself with people who have a plan.” –Bishop WS Thomas

This means that everyone has ideas, great ideas but if you are not willing to WORK, they will remain simply as ideas.  How many people do we not know who have great ideas, great potential, great talents? A lot right? People that are super smart and creative with great ideas but do not inspire others because they themselves are not inspired enough. Then you see others who have a simple (not so attractive ideas) but boy do they move heaven and earth to make it happen!

Let me tell you, people can see right through you. They can tell if you have the desire and drive to do it do what you have set out to do. Chances are they will most likely be drawn to those who have a plan and not just an idea. It’s easy guys, people want to be on a winning team and it takes hard work to be a winner.  What team are you on?

Be Encouraged, Be Blessed!                                                                                                                         Landy Perez- Feliciano ♥