One Saturday, I decided it was a good time to start on a new project. Hopefully you will soon be able to see it, and love it, but this story is about how I got over the rough points and finally started it! Yep, this is the secret of my success. In fact, whether they verbalize it or not, this is the secret of almost everyone’s success. It is simple, easy, and requires no payment, so I hope you will take it to heart.
Don’t get me wrong, I am guilty of not following this, and I wrote it to be as much a rebuke to me as it will be a help to you. Had I followed this, by habit, I would probably be far better off. I hope you enjoy it. Feel free to copy and exchange it. HECK, Email it to all your friends, as long as the copyright and Acknowledgements are kept.
PLEASE read this all, and take it to heart. I for one am ashamed That I am guilty of not following it. I may give this to the next apparently needy person I see, as it is THAT important.
First of all, I should say that I have met some people that were poor, not very smart, and lazy. If they took these simple steps to heart, they would be richer, smarter, and find enjoyment in some work. Sounds GREAT, huh?
Also, I have met some “geniuses” that were nothing of the sort! I heard a story about one such “genius” one time standing trial because someone said he was incompetent. He was quoted as saying something to the effect that HE followed this plan! He didn’t HAVE to understand how anything worked. He only had to follow this plan!
Since I don’t know how true the story is, I won’t say any more about it. The fact is that the world would be VERY different if he didn’t do this. Today, he is famous for basically coming up with the idea of building plants and products to be compatible with the ideas presented here! Look inside most electronics, and at most mechanical devices, and you will see evidence of this plan being followed. The WORLD would be very different if it wasn’t ever followed. Interesting, huh?
Today, I see a lot of businesses being built around this concept. There have been books written about how to facilitate it. Companies pay people on the hopes that they can facilitate it.
STEP #1: Come up with an idea.
Yeah, I know. This can be the hardest part. Luckily, I have had few problems with this part. Still, it doesn’t matter how difficult it is to do. If you wish, this can be to build the largest plane in the world, even if you know nothing about aviation. I would be happier if it was more worthwhile, but as one famous company says, JUST DO IT!
STEP #2: How much do YOU want to do?
Decide how much of the project you want to do, How much you want done, etc…. My policy has always been to do 100%. Sadly this has
meant I have been able to, and willing to, do less. If you can delegate in parts where the builders don’t see the whole concept, etc… so much the better! This will give you more free time, with little added risk. Do yourself a favor though, and learn how to do it all, just in case.
STEP #3: Look at the big picture.
See how everything will fit together, and make sure the smaller parts will fit. Too many people fail here. It is nice to be able to tell a customer that something is already done, or can be quickly done, because you anticipated the need! It makes you look better and gives you more business with less effort!
STEP #4: Break down the big picture into smaller parts.
Hopefully ones that can be done separately. If they can be independent, and the method of attachment can be detailed right up front, FANTASTIC!
STEP #5: Design the basic structure.
This has been my biggest problem. Ironically, being a programmer, I tend to use what are known as skeleton programs. These are similar programs I have done in the past that allow me to forget about the worthless minutia. Lawyers and many people that use contracts, use “boilerplates”. It is the exact same concept. In both cases it also allows you to forget about supporting needed cases, as they are already provided for. Many scientists, house builders, etc… do the SAME thing. Interesting that I should forget this. Maybe YOU have too?
STEP #6: FLESH IT OUT
This refers to putting the details on the structure. With a home, it may mean adding siding and trim. With a program, it may mean adding functionality and error trapping. With a website it may mean adding style, colors, and graphics.
OK, so it isn’t as simple as 1,2,3. It is a 6 step process. But it IS simple! It sounds obvious, but people that don’t break it down and build it up often analyze it forever. This has been called Obsessive Compulsive, or Analysis Paralysis. If they ever DO complete the project, it is usually low quality, and not as good as it could have been.
BTW, Since this is a litigious society, I must include a disclaimer. Your results will vary based on aptitude, desire, and knowledge. Seasoned Software, Stephen Knilans, and no other person can be held responsible for any problems caused by information in, or not present in, this do*****ent. Please consult responsible sources before attempting any risky or costly endeavor.
Stephen Knilans is the C.E.O. of Seasoned Software, and has worked as a programmer and computer consultant for the past 23 years. He is currently working primarily for a company involved in data conversion and building datawarehouses and datamarts.
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