I think good ideas are worth a fortune, as long as the creator of the idea has action built into it from the start. Some great ideas will never see action and its clear when originator shares them with you. Those ideas are then worthless, I agree.
This is an action world, that's for sure, but action on a weak idea is usually fruitless, discouraging, and well, hollow. Putting action into a great idea on the other hand has real power.
Action is a precious resource. The advice to "just do it" is common, but shouldn't there be some sacredness in the actions we take? Shouldn't we blend our best ideas with our most powerful actions as much as possible? I would rather achieve less with good and special ideas, then achieve more with weaker and more mundane ideas. I would rather feed the spirit with only the best and act accordingly.
I had an Uncle. He is now deceased. I always enjoyed talking with him because he measured his words. He felt that speaking to someone was important. He never made small talk. Our conversations were always substantial and humorous. He took action in the same way -- always based on something of worth, well thought-out. Being around him was grounding. It felt right.
Just some thoughts,
John
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