Rule No.135 - Don't worry about people stealing your idea. If it's original, you'll have to ram it down their throats

It has been far too long since I have posted anything and I do apologize. One minute it's October, then suddenly we're almost in December! Seriously? Besides not being able to think of anything to really say about this rule, life has somehow become a little crazy.

Do you remember when you were at school and you'd hear the "grown ups" say how they couldn't believe how time was flying and we used to think that the second term would NEVER end and holidays were just a mirage in the distance. Well, I feel like one of those "grown ups" (even though I still haven't grown up) and that time seriously is flying past. Since I've been back in the country I've been to three weddings, seen three seasons, two hairstyles, an IMPI challenge, a warrior challenge, seven races, some heartache and some hopefulness.

But enough about me, lets chat about this rule. I heard the most awesome advert on radio the other day and it summed up this rule so well, but do you think I can find it anywhere or have heard it again? no. It was for BBC Knowledge and the lady speaks about how having ideas is great but there is no point in having them if you not going to share them and then some great references of peeps that had shared their ideas and become great powerful people? It really was a copy paste ad for this rule but I guess now I got to do all the work.

It's like playing a board game but not having anyone to play with. Imagine 30 seconds on your own? Not so fun. Throw in a team member and some competition and suddenly you're having the time of your life (as long as you have a good team). Sharing ideas is the way forward. I am a creative person and business matters don't come easy to me, but by sharing an idea I may attract someone that can add to that and possibly help change that idea into a reality. Sure, there is that small chance someone may steal your idea and if that happens, I am truly sorry and they were never good friends anyway. But more times than not sharing your idea can only bring more productive and fruitful ideas and taking you a step closer to making it happen.

So start sharing!

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