Comments on: Ideas and Alibis http://timkadlec.com/2009/04/ideas-and-alibis/ A Wisconsin based web developer writing about the web. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:23:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Tim Kadlec http://timkadlec.com/2009/04/ideas-and-alibis/comment-page-1/#comment-134 Tim Kadlec Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/1969/12/ideas-and-alibis/#comment-134 @Jordan - Journals are a great way to keep track of ideas! A very popular technique, and a very good one, is to take that a step further, and keep a sketchbook that acts as both a journal for your thoughts, and a place to sketch out ideas and designs. Jason Santa Maria just posted a <a href='http://jasonsantamaria.com/articles/pretty-sketchy/'>nice article</a> (very well designed as well) on sketchbooks. Definitely worth a read if you've got a few minutes. @Jordan – Journals are a great way to keep track of ideas! A very popular technique, and a very good one, is to take that a step further, and keep a sketchbook that acts as both a journal for your thoughts, and a place to sketch out ideas and designs. Jason Santa Maria just posted a nice article (very well designed as well) on sketchbooks. Definitely worth a read if you’ve got a few minutes.

]]> By: Jordan Nornhold http://timkadlec.com/2009/04/ideas-and-alibis/comment-page-1/#comment-135 Jordan Nornhold Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/1969/12/ideas-and-alibis/#comment-135 Tim, I can't agree more. I would also like to add however, that its not a bad idea to keep a journal or something to keep track of your ideas. Often times I find myself having ideas in spurts one after another but not necessarily related. I obviously don't have enough time to try them all out at once (because usually they're ideas for complete applications not just a new design necessarily) and I usually find myself days later saying 'What was I thinking about the other day?' Journals or diaries of some sort are a great way to keep track of those ideas. Using an online journal might be a consideration so that other people can help you with your ideas or give you feedback on what you might be doing wrong. Online journals could also be a great way to start a collaborative project. Tim, I can’t agree more. I would also like to add however, that its not a bad idea to keep a journal or something to keep track of your ideas. Often times I find myself having ideas in spurts one after another but not necessarily related. I obviously don’t have enough time to try them all out at once (because usually they’re ideas for complete applications not just a new design necessarily) and I usually find myself days later saying ‘What was I thinking about the other day?’ Journals or diaries of some sort are a great way to keep track of those ideas. Using an online journal might be a consideration so that other people can help you with your ideas or give you feedback on what you might be doing wrong. Online journals could also be a great way to start a collaborative project.

]]> By: Tim Kadlec http://timkadlec.com/2009/04/ideas-and-alibis/comment-page-1/#comment-136 Tim Kadlec Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/1969/12/ideas-and-alibis/#comment-136 Thanks for the great comments guys!<br /><br />You are both dead-on about the value of continuing to plow ahead, even in the face of potential failure. Failing and making mistakes is an important step in improving your skills and talents, and shows an effort to grow. Thanks for the great comments guys!

You are both dead-on about the value of continuing to plow ahead, even in the face of potential failure. Failing and making mistakes is an important step in improving your skills and talents, and shows an effort to grow.

]]> By: Alex Lemanski http://timkadlec.com/2009/04/ideas-and-alibis/comment-page-1/#comment-137 Alex Lemanski Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/1969/12/ideas-and-alibis/#comment-137 Tim, whatever it is go for it, and even if the first idea or first couple ideas are failures, you'll learn something of value. Lately I have been hearing a lot that the person who continually goes for their ideas with eventually find success. Its all about persistence and a willingness to learn from your mistakes. Tim, whatever it is go for it, and even if the first idea or first couple ideas are failures, you’ll learn something of value. Lately I have been hearing a lot that the person who continually goes for their ideas with eventually find success. Its all about persistence and a willingness to learn from your mistakes.

]]> By: Christopher Scott http://timkadlec.com/2009/04/ideas-and-alibis/comment-page-1/#comment-138 Christopher Scott Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/1969/12/ideas-and-alibis/#comment-138 Tim, you're absolutely right! Too often have I found myself doing the exact same thing. For me, as a designer, I think a lot of it has to do with the constant worry that once I put something out there (a blog, a design, a work of art) it's ripe for criticism. I think sometimes we can internalize a lot of that, which can lead to fear of releasing anything until it's absolutely polished, clean, and finished. <br /><br />One of the most intangible, and hardest lessons to learn is that it's completely okay to falter, fail or be criticized. For me, at least, it's those failing moments when I learn the most about myself and my work. <br /><br />Great post! Tim, you’re absolutely right! Too often have I found myself doing the exact same thing. For me, as a designer, I think a lot of it has to do with the constant worry that once I put something out there (a blog, a design, a work of art) it’s ripe for criticism. I think sometimes we can internalize a lot of that, which can lead to fear of releasing anything until it’s absolutely polished, clean, and finished.

One of the most intangible, and hardest lessons to learn is that it’s completely okay to falter, fail or be criticized. For me, at least, it’s those failing moments when I learn the most about myself and my work.

Great post!

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