I had three conversations today with three different strangers.  We talked about their businesses and their problems.  I have to say, I’m never happier than when I am exploring new ideas, new problems, new places; I guess that is one reason I love walking so much, a surprise round every bend.

The thing is if you enjoy exploring you are constantly going to be looking at new ideas and new ways of doing things and new people to do them with.  Obviously there is also value in working with the tried and tested and optimising the existing systems.  As ever, the art is in balancing these drives.

Bringing in new ideas can not only create new options but also help you to decide which of your existing ones really work for you and which ones might be ready for a change. Today maybe a good day to talk to someone new, read a different paper, ask instead of tell….

“What is the difference between exploring and being lost? Dan Eldon