We all get a flash of inspiration or an idea to do or run with something
from time to time. If you don’t get on it right there and then, some of these
ideas thaw in intensity and later disappear into oblivion, some remain subdued
at our sub-consciousness, while some are nagging and clamouring for immediate
treatment.
It seems there are more cases of the first two categories above than
there are the third. And even in the event of the persistent third, it takes
some process to transport an idea from the realm of intangibility to the sphere
of concrete reality. A course of action is required to transform an inspiration
into an expression, a move into a movement.
Below are 14 questions that will help you to clarify your thoughts and
define your steps on what to do after a bout of inspiration:
- What is the assignment?
Answering this question will help you to clearly define and have an insight
on what exactly you are required to do.
- What are the tasks?
This will help you to identify the tasks that are involved in the
assignment. The tasks are the bits and pieces of things you will have to do to
ensure that you are on track of executing the assignment.
- What is the purpose?
Knowing the purpose of your assignment will give you a sense of location
and direction. It is soothing to the mind to know that one’s actions are
premised on a motive that is considered noble or charitable. Knowing the purpose
of your assignment gives you a sense of significance for being a contributor to
the advancement of the mankind. And when the chips are down, it also gives you
reasons to go on.
- Who are the targets?
You must be able to define your audience, your market or the class of
people whom your assignment (campaign, products, and services) will benefit.
This is a very critical aspect because the success/failure of your offering,
nay your fulfilment/frustration as a pioneer, are largely dependent on identifying
the group of people who need your idea or would benefit from your assignment,
and then taking your campaign to them.
- What is the scope?
Knowing the scope of your assignment will also save you a lot of stress
and frustration. The scope of your offering may the within your locality, it
may also be within your state, region, nation, or continent. Knowing this will
help you to plan your move and your scale of operations.
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