The famous historian, Thomas Carlyle, once said, “The idea is in thyself.” Great ideas already exist in us. The trick is creating a repeatable process that can bring them out.

In my search of finding great methods to generate ideas consistently, I asked creators, marketers, business owners, and builders what worked for them.

Almost all centered around four themes.

It’s time for a road trip.

You’ve been dying to go and you have dozens of saved pictures of all the views, restaurants, and tourist spots you want to experience.

You’ve invested a lot into the trip through reservations and other expenses.

You get on the road and five minutes later your engine stops. You try to start the transmission but to no avail.

Now what?

Things We Can Learn From Timeless Characters Created by Diverse Voices

Once, I heard somewhere that non-fiction gives you knowledge, experience gives you wisdom, and fiction helps us navigate the human condition. A well-read leader knows the value of all written works and the importance of diverse forms of content. We become better at creating something out of nothing, empathizing with others, and building a lasting legacy.

Recently, I read a list of “Great Books” that focused on classical works like novels, philosophies, and histories. It was a great selection, and I added many of them to my list for…

The recent events that happened in D.C. have put many of us on edge. Seeing rioters storm the US Capitol is an affront to democracies all over the world. It’s a sad day to see, especially viewing the Confederate flag in the Capitol, an achievement that never happened during the Civil War.

If you scroll through Twitter, everyone has something to say. There are frustrations, anger, and emotions that you can’t escape from. Even if you curate your feed, the outrage has pierced through every industry and community circle. And rightly so.

It’s a New You and a New Year. And I’m Your Biggest Fan

We’ve all had unique experiences in 2020. Whether we had to introduce new habits or we experienced a loss, it’s a year that has changed our future.

Many took advantage of 2020 and grew their skills or started businesses. Others had a hard time getting by. Either way, we’ve all gone through this together and now we enter a new chapter.

One good thing about 2020 is that we started it as a year of vision, reminding us of 20/20 eyesight. And it was. Only a different…

In 1869 Havana, when Jose Martí was 16 years old, he had planted the seeds that would one day liberate Cuba from Spain. He started a newspaper that championed the island’s independence, hoping for a free and prosperous nation. The Spanish authorities awarded him six years of forced labor for his rebellious pen. But Martí, the poet and symbol for independence, would soon live in infamy.

In a series of events that bounced Martí from Mexico, Guatemala, Spain (then exiled), and Venezuela, Martí eventually settled in New York. …

During COVID-19, we have had no choice but to experience a more solitary lifestyle. It has been a challenge, considering many of us have increased in depression and anxiety.

Distancing ourselves from others can have negative long-term effects. But not all distancing is bad. It’s important to use this time to take advantage of solitude for our benefit.

Solitude gives us the ability to reflect on our lives, find purpose, and develop a healthy lifestyle.

After watching The Social Dilemma on Netflix, it was shocking to learn how the addiction to technology and platforms can ruin lives.

In one…

Why we need to treat our data privacy seriously.

As the pandemic, U.S. election, and protests have dominated our newsfeeds, Tik Tok has found its way into our morning news.

Their vulnerability with the Chinese Communist government has long been a subject for data and privacy concerns. To keep suspicions at bay, they hired a USA CEO and kept their data away from China. This distanced themselves from the country but they couldn’t escape judgment.

While there are different positions on the political spectrum, the concerns are valid. If China, for any reason, wants access to that data, they can…