Where do you get your best ideas?
A while back I was talking to a business owner who shares some of the passions and interests that I do. He was an avid Mountain Biker, hiker, and an overall outdoorsman. And the fact that he was a small business owner gave us a lot in common. In our conversation he was mentioning how he likes to get outside every day and it’s great for business. Of course, I will take the opportunity to learn from anyone at any time, and asked him why.
He said to me something very powerful which I continue to share with those I work with. He said, my best ideas don’t come to me when I am working in the business, but in the woods. He continued to say that when he is out on a hike, or a ride, and away from working in the business, clarity sets in and bigger picture ideas come naturally.
To me, this makes 100% sense and hope you see the value in it. Don’t think that if you are going for a walk, or exercising, or stepping away from your business for a quick mental reprieve, or any recreation, that it is unproductive. Just the opposite, the ideas come to you more freely and effortlessly while away from the busyness of the business.
Case in point, that is why I block out time everyday to be outside, no matter how crazy the day is. So please never look at personal time as selfish, it is actually self-less because you are putting yourself in an environment to make bigger and better decisions.
Happy living!
