Unveil your ideas, be ready to act on them.

2008 December 17
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by Taylor

I don’t normally buy into fortune cookies or any of that jazz, but last week I received a fortune that I now count as one of my life motto’s.  (True story: the fortune is tucked on the dash in my car, and has been for weeks). The fortune read, “Unveil your ideas, be ready to act on them.” Really it is more like advice than a fortune, and maybe that’s why it stuck with me. I think that life, career, ambition, and achievement are very centered around the idea of finding simple phrases and ideas such as this and letting them drive you towards you next goal, your next benchmark, and the inspiration that they provide move you forward. In the past couple weeks this phrase has been at the back of my mind as a motivator for me. Rather than keeping my ideas to myself, or simply keeping them scribbled in my massive and overly highlighted notebook — share them, speak up, UNVEIL them. But once you do this, be prepared, (never too prepared) have actions in mind, know the next steps ahead of time — and use your ideas to spur MOVEMENT in your company, in your brand, in your career, in your life.

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  • http://www.sukhjit.me sukhjit

    This is so true Taylor. It’s really important to share you hopes and dreams with people, not only because it makes them more real, but it leaves you with no excuse not to get cracking and achieving your dreams. When I look back at the cool things I’ve been able to do in my life and career, it always goes back to being fearless and sharing my hopes with the world. I also think it’s important because sometimes when you’re not totally clear… talking it out can help you realize what you really want… and maybe inspire others along the way. Thanks for the post! –sukhjit

  • http://taylorjgraves.com Taylor

    yes exactly!! months later, i still have this fortune sitting in my car – i see it everyday and it’s great motivation to be fearless in doing whatever i can to step forward towards my dreams/goals, no matter how hard or distant they seem. thanks for the comment!