Lyndit MarketingIt is a tragedy really, a sad and too common tale of people with dreams, passion and a great idea that have been complacent just sit floating down a river of excuses, accepting the direction their attitude is taking them. Their past experience of trying to ignite their idea into a real business feels a bit like trying to make a campfire with waterlogged wood. “Well, it didn’t work the first time, so I tried again it didn’t work either.” The frustration zaps the energy and focus out of these creative individuals as they have spent so much time just trying to get their idea off the ground.
Attending the Seattle 2.0 Awards I worked on polishing my ideas about entrepreneurs. Seattle 2.0 is impressive group of entrepreneurs, investors and their supporters. 
Starting back in 2007 this group celebrates, encourages, networks and emphasizes Seattle startups. The community is something I have never seen before. The group is filled to the brim with people glowing in joy for their ideas, their businesses, and the Seattle 2.0 community. The group demonstrates the theory of flying with the eagles as these people share their visions and collectively rocket them to the moon.
The difference between those who float down the river and those who get up on the shore, climb mountains and touch the edges of the earth are not as far reaching as one might seem. They are not super human nor done it all know it alls, they are not some special breed nor do they all have the same education, background or even eat the same kind of breakfast. They don’t all love a certain brand of shoes nor do they all sing the same songs. Those who become successful in taking their ideas and putting them into action have these elements in common:
Mental dialogue
They have the skill keep a positive, appreciative and open mental dialogue going.
Attitude
Can do, curious, appreciative and looking forward to the future.
Network
Reach out to people in their industry, customers, build friendships, they believe in the power of investing in building strong relationships.
Support
They have incredible support; these people invest and get support from their communities and those in their lives.
Ideas to Action
These people take their creative ideas and give them life. They are positive, enthusiastic and trudge through the rough moments.
If you have an idea that needs to get off the ground and your mental dialogue, laundry list of excuses or lack of resources is stopping you from taking your dream to the next level get involved. Find and surround yourself with positive people that have passion and are taking action in making their dreams become a reality.
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I totally agree. I missed the Seattle 2.0 Awards last year, and was happy to be there this year and the vibe was awesome. The vibe was great because everyone was there, and coming from working at a startup — it’s not normal to see everyone in one room like that. You see folks at Hops and Chops, Seattle Lunch 2.0, etc. sporadically.
In terms of taking ideas and making it a reality — people think it’s just a leap. It’s a definite calculated leap where you assess the situation, but the beauty is after the assessment is made — how fast do you adapt and change? And surrounding yourself with the right resources makes things a bit easier.
Being in a group that is outwardly excited to see your ideas come alive in itself is motivation.
Need to come to Hops & Chops! Heard the group is really awesome and also inspiring.
In addition to Seattle 2.0 I have also found that 99.9% of the Crossfit gyms I visit have a similar vibe. Everyone wants to see everyone be successful. The supportive community attitude is awesome.
Agreed. Now I just need to start following what I agree with. hehe