Have you ever wanted to release a product or service you thought was unique only to discover someone’s beat you to it? 
If so, you’re not alone. It happens to the best of you. Instead of giving up, look on the bright side – it means you’ve generated an idea that’s got the potential to succeed. Ok so you were not the first, but if you could do it once you can do it again.
Refine Your Ideas
Take time out to refine your ideas. Don’t ditch the idea because it’s been done, look for ways to develop it so you’re providing something or a service to make it better.
If computer manufacturers gave up because desktops computers were made, we wouldn’t have laptops today. The same concept goes with any other technology or business idea, from cars and mobile phones to making card payments and online transactions.
So next time you’ve got a light bulb moment, and discover it’s already been done – study and research how it’s been done and see push your imagination to the next level.
You may have started the year with a set of goals, but along the way, you find yourself distracted by other things i.e new plugins, services or tools.
Before you go crazy kitting your blog out, always ask yourself, ‘is this going to help me achieve the objective of this blog?’
You always have to consider if the time and effort your spending is taking you closer to achieving your goals. If they don’t help in attaining your goals – then get rid of them.
This post was inspired by a meeting I had last night with a friend, as part of a project we’re working on. During the meeting we reviewed and analysed a few tools. And I saw just how the level of information services and tools out there are overwhelming. It’s so easy to get side tracked, whereas keeping focused and on target is the crucial to achieving set goals.
So if things don’t align with your overall goal then move on.
Your time, is your most valuable asset, once gone it can never be reclaimed.
Here’s a few questions I ask myself before getting involved with a product, service or tool.
- What is the overall objective of the product?
- How can it benefit me and my business?
- Does it help in attaining my goal?
- How long does it take to implement?
How do you deal with distractions?
Would love to hear your suggestions.
Fellow Googlers!!
I may be the only person on the planet who isn’t aware of this – but Google gives you a history of web activities performed on their services.
You can track and manage activities such as, Google searches, visited web pages, images, videos, maps and more.
So far, I have activities dating back to two years ago – bizarre!
Simply visit www.google.com/history to access yours.
(You will need a google account to view this)
My apologies if you’re already aware of this, I just had to share my latest discovery 
We sure are moving into the cloud computing age.
Friends, It’s my birthday today,
I’ve turned 33 – damn I’m getting old.
I’m not really into birthdays thing at all,
In fact, I don’t remember ever throwing a birthday party, the Valentine spirit always tends to steal the lime light – not that I’m complaining 
It’s just the nicknames that gets to me. Here are some:
“Valentine”
“Luffaboy”
“Mr Luva Luva”(from that Shaggy song)
“Mr Valentino”
“Billy Ray Valentine” from the film Trading Places….I mean c’mon
You know who you are…Just Stop!
It’s going it’s my first birthday being married to Yemi, who happens to celebrate hers tomorrow. (Yea, I know – double celebration)
I would like to wish you all Happy Valentines
Enjoy your day in love.
