Comments on: It Takes a Vision, a Village, and Velocity

By: Lewis Green

Lewis Green — Sat, 28 Oct 2006 14:31:24 +0000

Gavin and CK,
Your comments always add lots to these conversations. Thank you.
And I agree, lack of confidence is a major force for failure and perhaps indicates a job in the corporate world might be more satisfying, where working in teams takes the best that everyone has to offer.
Lewis

By: CK

CK — Sat, 28 Oct 2006 04:57:35 +0000

Good stuff…if I were a betting man, I’d guess that #2 (Confidence) is where most people fall short. I’ve seen so many capable, hard-working people lose out on so much opportunity and money due to lack of confidence. A shame as they deserve the rewards of their efforts.

By: Gavin Heaton

Gavin Heaton — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 22:31:54 +0000

Great post, Lewis.
You are right about the power of imagination and evisioning. It is very easy to explain (to yourself/others) why your business or project will NOT be successful … but it is, in practice, quite difficult to imagine WILD success.
Your four points above are a great starting point for anyone aiming for success.

By: Lewis Green

Lewis Green — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 14:07:59 +0000

Gianandrea,
Good questions. I can’t see into the future very well. But if I had a million dollars to go with my million-dollar mind and my people-centric business philosophy, I am confident I could grow my business Topsy. (A fictional character whose growth is legendary.)

By: gianandrea facchini

gianandrea facchini — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 13:21:53 +0000

lewis, i’d like to mix your post with the bl one about lecond life.
to me the invasion of the second life environment by the big corporation is exactly the result of lack of a vision, etc. etc.
most of the big corporation rank second or third or no matter because they can put on the table huge amount of money to recover the time lost. but if it is true in a mass market world with mass market advertising, will it be true in a more consumer tailored market? i believe not.