Have you ever planted a seed? If you have never done it before, it would be worth it for you to do so. The first thing you need is a seed. I know, that is very insightful. I am going to compare this to an idea. You may have a thought of something you would like to do or create. Is it a good idea or is it an idea that won’t grow? It would be good to find out. The next thing you need is good soil. Soil that has plenty of nutrients and preferably ground that is located in an area conducive to growth. At times we may have a great idea and attempt to build it in an area that doesn’t make sense. We might want to build a banana farm in the middle of the Sahara Desert. We know its a great idea and if we could make it succeed, we would be well off because there’s no competition. Where we implement our idea is just as important as the idea itself. What comes next is the long process of watering, weeding, nurturing and plenty of sunshine. There is a lot of work to be done to cause that little seed to sprout and push up through the ground. If any of the above ingredients is not found in plenty, it affects the plants growth. Alot of sun with little water will create strong routes and a smaller plant. Plenty of water with little sun will create a shallow rooted plant with bigger broader leafs. It is only when there is an abundance of all things that the plant will grow proportionately. There are some, who because of the commitment needed to grow an idea will back off and let it whither away or they will fail to nourish it as much as they could and the “plant” suffers. Often times we find ourselves building our idea and providing a lopsided approach to its growth. We might have a business that we market amazingly, however the support system within the company is weak. Maybe we build a company with a strong corporate structure, the best in the country, but we are not getting enough exposure. That is when our business suffers in degrees. It is only when we have balance in all areas that the company can grow into that perfect dream. Every part of a plant is important. Without the leafs it cannot take in sunlight. Without the roots it could not take in water and nutrients. The flowers attract the right customers to continue growth, the seeds allow for perpetuation. Every piece is vital to growth and survival. So it is with our ideas. A partial creation is no good to anyone. Imagine a plane with no wings, a pen with no ink,  a book with no words. None of these would be as great as they are if they were incomplete. I challenge you to look at what it is you would like to create. Do you have everything required to make it a reality? Can you find it? It takes commitment to the goal and consistent proper action. It is never enough to say you want something without putting forward the required effort to make it a reality. Take proper action now and watch your dreams become actualities.

 -Nick T Smith