On simple problems
Two weeks ago I presented before an audience of ex-colleagues and friends. I talked about several things, amongst which the notion that in order to succeed all you need is an idea and brilliant execution – and that sometimes even the simplest concept wins.
In conversations after that presentation quite a few people asked for ideas about what to actually do (looking for both new ideas and guidance with their ongoing projects). The answer to those questions is never easy, and being honest I’m a firm believer that sooner or later you’ll come into problems that lack solutions, and thus opportunities to do something about it.
I just read an article at Chris Anderson’s Long Tail blog that fits quite well into this world of untapped problems and situations. Go read The awesome power of spare cycles and see do something about it. The simplest of problems (human boredom) definitely needs solving.
Someone make a free journal, to fulfill your boring hours at airport or bus, or train, a web free journal, with interesting sings… like this post ;)
The free journals that are out there are only about fantastic news, like britney is pregnant, this is really interesting for people that don´t have nothing to do except do nothing, but the other people? the people that needs inspiration, that wants to know new things? that wants to change the world, that wants to make a difference? …what will they read when they are in airport waiting for next flight? Someone bring the web out there!