Isn’t Innovation Great?

I received several great emails and suggestions about my last Blog post, which has triggered some of my additional points:

1. Technology for technology sake makes no sense – Why purchase a faster processor when the old one is just fast enough? Why upgrade immediately to the latest software version when you are barely still using 5% of the functions of your current software? Why get the latest and “hottest” gadget when it is still not tested enough or has enough technology and integration acceptance? For technology to make sense, it must increase the following: Usefulness, productiveness, efficiency, and fun.
2. Learn to exploit your technology – Imagine how much fun and success you main gain if frequently you learn to implement one new idea with your software and hardware. Imagine if you implemented several.
3. Get an expert – If you find yourself aggravated figuring out new technologies or stagnant for a while, consider contacting an expert and let them help you gain the knowledge you need in a short time.

Here are some fun and productive ideas to get you started:

1. Listen to books digitally and download them to your iPod or a CD and listen in your car, plane ride or during your power walk.
2. Subscribe to your podcasts of interest and download to your iPod and enjoy listening while learning new concepts.
3. Implement software to better organize your ideas, projects and calendar.
4. Learn how to better search the Internet for the information you need.
5. Explore the digital world of video or audio recording and share your favorite events with your family or clients.
6. Better plan and forecast your future with simple spreadsheet calculations.
7. Use your computer for video conferencing so you may talk and see your family.

I suggest you don’t just purchase technologies because it’s the cool thing to do. Make sure it also makes personal and business sense to do so. Once you do get it, learn to leverage your investment and gain the most out of it. And remember, the cool stuff you get today will anyways be old news in a short time clearing the way for newer and cooler technologies to take its place.

Isn’t innovation great?