tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post3749135718872114019..comments2024-03-28T02:15:06.910-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Go For It! #atozchallengeArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-52775241768787965702014-04-10T21:19:25.946-07:002014-04-10T21:19:25.946-07:00Dusty -- Yeah and I had some good ideas for the pr...Dusty -- Yeah and I had some good ideas for the product that Rose Art isn't using yet. <br /><br />Carrie-Anne -- Money is often the culprit.<br /><br />Cecelia -- In younger days when I thought of bottled water I thought of mineral waters like Perrier. Weird about water now.<br /><br />Sheena-Kay -- A lot of us get scared or nervous.<br /><br />Angelsbark --We don't really know I guess but I believe in the ocean of ideas.<br /><br />W-Mom -- Don't let your dream get away from you!<br /><br />Proactive -- Can't agree with you more about imagining everything. There are more creative-funding and crowd-sourcing that can provide funds but that in itself requires creativity and work to make it a success.<br /><br />Kelly -- when the well dries up then it's time to worry.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-85631231358790209982014-04-10T08:42:08.069-07:002014-04-10T08:42:08.069-07:00I'm constantly coming up with idea for magazin...I'm constantly coming up with idea for magazine articles or book projects that then appear on the market before I get around to them. Sometimes I kick myself, but I try to see it as validation that I have good (and marketable) ideas. I'm not going to run out of them. If anything, it's a curse having more ideas than are possible to complete. Kelly Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01752857506190488860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-80275960219041710072014-04-09T23:54:43.817-07:002014-04-09T23:54:43.817-07:00I have lost on a few ideas due to lack or shortage...I have lost on a few ideas due to lack or shortage of money. I don't remember losing out on any good idea for any other reason.<br /><br />In meetings and discussions, I encourage my team members to speak about their ideas. Since I NEVER poke fun at any idea, people speak out freely. Some of the best ideas are those that the person himself thought impractical or outlandish.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-43768373940796627342014-04-09T03:44:51.744-07:002014-04-09T03:44:51.744-07:00I'm in the process of "going for" my...I'm in the process of "going for" my dream... fingers crossed that I don't run out of steam before it really gets off the ground! :D<br /><br /><a href="http://roadwevesharedgzp.weebly.com/the-road-weve-shared-a-to-z-blog-challenge.html" rel="nofollow"> The Road We’ve Shared A to Z </a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-43544894656652931732014-04-09T00:26:55.031-07:002014-04-09T00:26:55.031-07:00I believe your premise that there is an idea repos...I believe your premise that there is an idea repository out there. I came up with this great idea and thought, "Oh, I bet I could make alot of money with this!" and then went to research online and found the exact product that I had wanted to design and market. But there was also a time when I sent in a copyrighting portfolio to an ad agency with a few spec ads. Not too long after, my slogan came out in a TV commercial for the same product that I had coined it with. I think that was stolen by the creative director of that agency. But who knows? I think it's a 50/50 toss up for both yours and my suspicion...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-804918195044230522014-04-08T23:20:27.766-07:002014-04-08T23:20:27.766-07:00I am heading towards my dream of being a published...I am heading towards my dream of being a published author. Though there has been a delay I'm determined not to let it fall by the wayside. I say the biggest reason for not going for it is fear of failure or loss of confidence.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-74459461691929037522014-04-08T22:52:45.869-07:002014-04-08T22:52:45.869-07:00I am following my dreams now at long last. I have ...I am following my dreams now at long last. I have had lots of good ideas that someone else eventually marketed, would you believe in the 70s I wanted bottled water or flavoured water instead of the highly fizzy sugary drinks I was packing in the fridges at my after school job. Where would I be today if I had had the resources back then to market THAT idea. :) great post<br /><br />http://ceciliaaclark.blogspot.com.auCA Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17847165518615193237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-75266780988820510072014-04-08T21:05:23.381-07:002014-04-08T21:05:23.381-07:00This post hit me pretty hard. My fiance is SO clo...This post hit me pretty hard. My fiance is SO close to achieving his dream. One that he has chased after for about 20 years. And what is stopping him? Money. It is heartbreaking to watch him come so close time and time again, only to have it slip away. <br /><br />Carrie~Anne at <a href="http://thatdizzychick.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">That Dizzy Chick</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746205877845352251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-45497051221684084462014-04-08T19:13:49.348-07:002014-04-08T19:13:49.348-07:00Awesome post! I also was curious as to what your ...Awesome post! I also was curious as to what your idea was and saw it after reading though the comments. Googled it and found that my kids have used those before and loved them. Bummer it wasn't your idea, albeit a great one. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11588615594762636965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-64604034219752594762014-04-08T17:50:53.711-07:002014-04-08T17:50:53.711-07:00James -- Yes! Don't let a good idea get away ...James -- Yes! Don't let a good idea get away from you.<br /><br />Patricia -- The product can be googled. It's called "Color Blanks" marketed by Rose Art. It's essentially identical to the idea I conceived in the 80's though they honed it even better. Often what we expect is not they way things actually turn out.<br /><br />Patricia -- I don't think anyone stole the idea either, but there were a lot of people who heard my idea.<br /><br />Lee<br /><br /><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-39060059801682798582014-04-08T17:43:35.486-07:002014-04-08T17:43:35.486-07:00Hi Lee -- I doubt that someone stole the idea. Thi...Hi Lee -- I doubt that someone stole the idea. Think of all the times scientists in different parts of the world have made almost simultaneous discoveries.<br /><br />I believe the potential for any new product or a new advance in science or technology exists "out there," and is available for individual interpretation. Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-79200077283354518072014-04-08T15:50:32.881-07:002014-04-08T15:50:32.881-07:00I'm curious about what your idea was and the p...I'm curious about what your idea was and the product it actually is now.<br /><br />When I was younger, I dreamed of being an artist. It fell by the wayside and I haven't drawn or painted in a while. I have good news though. I am an artist still, but instead of painting or drawing, I make jewelry and knit. I'm still creating beautiful things so in a way my dream came true... just not how I expected it to.<br /><br />~Patricia Lynne~<br /><a href="http://storydam.com/" rel="nofollow">Story Dam</a><br /><a href="http://www.patricialynne.com/blog.html" rel="nofollow">Patricia Lynne, YA Author</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-61136215913137512252014-04-08T14:02:59.067-07:002014-04-08T14:02:59.067-07:00Damn! I have an idea that really fires me up. I di...Damn! I have an idea that really fires me up. I did let it fall by the wayside.... but in between it just got better & more relevant! I should really find time & go for it!Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11774745116214686192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-10247971409628545212014-04-08T12:42:07.738-07:002014-04-08T12:42:07.738-07:00Rob -- Have you stolen my weather machine idea? I ...Rob -- Have you stolen my weather machine idea? I should have acted on that one back in the 60's when I first thought of it.<br /><br />C.Lee -- Satisfaction is nice. Money is better.<br /><br />Sydney -- No sense in wallowing in regrets.<br /><br />Roland -- You mean "I" as in ideas or inventions?<br /><br />Susan GK -- Story ideas are inventions.<br /><br />Debi --I'll be over shortly.<br /><br />Christina -- It's a big well that many can drink from often.<br /><br />Jo -- I'm sure you've had more ideas than you realize.<br /><br />MJ -- It builds my confidence to see someone else take my idea and make it work for them. I figure if I thought of that one I can think of another good idea.<br /><br />Lee<br /> Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-61591220634249866442014-04-08T12:28:18.980-07:002014-04-08T12:28:18.980-07:00I suppose that's why I keep some ideas to myse...I suppose that's why I keep some ideas to myself, rather than sharing them. I've always had a ton of ideas, so much so that I could never make most of them a reality. However, when I get excited and passionate about something, I do my best to share my enthusiasm. Even if it helps someone else, it's worth it to see the idea brightened by the light of day. <br /><br />M. J. <br />A - Z Co-Host<br />http://mjjoachim.blogspot.com<br />http://effectivelyhuman.blogspot.com<br />http://lotsofcrochetstitches.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-1794977805187618532014-04-08T12:23:09.950-07:002014-04-08T12:23:09.950-07:00Never had a worthwhile idea I guess and not sure I...Never had a worthwhile idea I guess and not sure I would have 'gone with it' if I had. Sounds pathetic, not meant to be. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-69157586897327365452014-04-08T11:30:24.296-07:002014-04-08T11:30:24.296-07:00I am sure there are always more ideas in the think...I am sure there are always more ideas in the think tank!<br /><br />My husband says it all the time "there are more ideas in the idea factory, honey!"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02085860057926953576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-82864150572540540762014-04-08T11:23:24.927-07:002014-04-08T11:23:24.927-07:00Great post. I try to do something with my ideas, b...Great post. I try to do something with my ideas, but oftentimes, somebody else beats me to it.<br />I clicked to join your blog, and I hope you return the favor. I need my numbers up too. :-)<br />Best,<br />Deb@ http://debioneille.blogspot.comdebi o'neillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00326849099713939434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-19719241517340854902014-04-08T10:38:34.656-07:002014-04-08T10:38:34.656-07:00I think people can come up with the same idea at t...I think people can come up with the same idea at the same time. I don't think I've let any pass me by but I seldom think about inventing anything.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-46115435680748572332014-04-08T10:36:01.573-07:002014-04-08T10:36:01.573-07:00Alright -- how are we up to I already?Alright -- how are we up to I already?Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-75014360658499065292014-04-08T10:06:28.513-07:002014-04-08T10:06:28.513-07:00More times then I like to admit. But, I'm over...More times then I like to admit. But, I'm over it now. Ready to tackle dreams. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-70604363882135053802014-04-08T09:11:41.454-07:002014-04-08T09:11:41.454-07:00I love it when I can actually turn my dreams into ...I love it when I can actually turn my dreams into something tangible. I haven't done all of them, of course, but the few I've managed have returned rewards--mostly satisfaction, very little money.<br /><br />cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-78308829713151821672014-04-08T08:52:17.175-07:002014-04-08T08:52:17.175-07:00My brain swims with ideas all the time, it is part...My brain swims with ideas all the time, it is partly why I started my blog. My main problem these days is the gap between the ideas I have and my physical capacity to undertake them or turn them into a reality is growing. <br /><br />Blogging means that the imagination has no bounds, cyberspace is my oyster so to speak. Here I can make weather machines and steam powered life sized godzillas to my hearts content. Rob Z Toborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03570498194207996145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-33094998202846207812014-04-08T08:40:39.761-07:002014-04-08T08:40:39.761-07:00Tamara -- "Color Blanks" is what the pro...Tamara -- "Color Blanks" is what the product is called by the people who now market this idea. I guess similar novels coming out at the same time has a reasonable explanation related to things happening in the arts and society. If something catches on many will follow with their own versions of the idea.<br /><br />Cifar -- Following now.<br /><br />Karen -- Never too late is a great advice to follow. If we stop dreaming then our mind is dead and our body won't be far behind.<br /><br />Robin -- Maybe we can think on things so strongly that we start sending out creativity waves that can influence others. We need to act as soon as we can or just resign ourselves that we've given our idea out to be used by someone else.<br /><br />Jennifer -- If fear drives you then that might be a valid force for action.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-77143328397069569702014-04-08T08:33:25.843-07:002014-04-08T08:33:25.843-07:00Yvonne -- It's been difficult to keep up with ...Yvonne -- It's been difficult to keep up with your blogs since they keep changing. Hope you've found one now that will stay in place.<br /><br />Alex --There's always ideas that can be latched onto and people to latch onto them.<br /><br />Lynda -- One thing leads to another as they say.<br /><br />Cathrina -- You do have some ideas. You just need to tap into them and expand upon them. Brainstorm!<br /><br />Allison -- Disposable diapers were such a great idea for parents. Not sure about the environment, but I think they are a necessity in many ways. We would have had a difficult time living and working on the road if we hadn't had them.<br /><br />JoJo -- Lack of funding and know-how is the dream killer for most people. It's sad.<br /><br />Jan -- I agree about the giant pool of ideas waiting for someone to come along and fish them out.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.com