Idea Drunk

Because my ideas suck sober

30 (More) Ways To Get Out Of A Rut

Posted on September 29, 2009 - Filed Under Inspiration | 2 Comments

Everyone loses inspiration. It could be that you’re stuck on a draining project at work, burnt out on the sports field or even losing your lust for life on the weekends. It sucks. But the good news is that if you’re in a rut, you can always DO something to change it.
A couple of months [...]

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From Joe Pearce

Posted on September 24, 2009 - Filed Under Inspiration | Leave a Comment

- Christian

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How To Fix North American Sports

Posted on September 22, 2009 - Filed Under Cool Ideas | Leave a Comment

The landscape of North American pro sports needs a shakeup. I’ve written about the problems with the lack of competition before. I’ve even proposed some solutions. But in reading a post called The Smart List: 12 Shocking Ideas That Could Change the World I came across a solution from two professors – Szymanski and [...]

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The $350 Axe

Posted on September 16, 2009 - Filed Under Cool Ideas | 2 Comments

Best Made makes cus­to­mi­zed axes. I found out about them from reading Hugh’s site. They’ve created a niche. A micromarket. And a successful one. They sell $350 axes.
For those not familiar with the current “market price” for an axe, you can pick one up from a hardware store for about $40. And [...]

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Laptop.org

Posted on September 14, 2009 - Filed Under Cool Ideas | Leave a Comment

I’ve posted about this before, but One Laptop per Child is dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the word’s poorest children. The concept is simple. The results are going to be extraordinary in about 10 to 15 years. Check out the video here:

If you can’t view the film, click here.
*Disclaimer: I work for the place [...]

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Three Tips From The Satorialist

Posted on September 10, 2009 - Filed Under On Ideation | Leave a Comment

Starting in September of 2005, Scott Schuman became The Sartorialist, a fashion blogger with a lot more up his tailored coat sleeves than street shots of pretty people. He has created a thriving street style blog, not only accrediting himself as a guy with a great eye for fashion, but as a world-recognized photographer, and [...]

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Food For Thought

Posted on September 9, 2009 - Filed Under Inspiration | Leave a Comment

An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all.
OSCAR WILDE
Books won’t stay banned.
They won’t burn.
Ideas won’t go to jail.
In the long run of history, the censor and the inquisitor have always lost.
The only sure weapon against bad ideas is better ideas.
ALFRED WHITNEY GRISWOLD
- Christian

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Fill In The Blank

Posted on September 2, 2009 - Filed Under Inspiration | 1 Comment

Smart.
Goofy.
Immature.
Mean.
Nice.
Wise.
Foolish.
Interesting.
Curious.
Scared.
Nervous.
Brave.
Excited.
Obnoxious.
Sensitive.
Lazy.
Conservative.
Sultry.
Addictive.
Passionate.
Be a shit disturber.
Sometimes all you need is a change of emotion to see a problem differently. Change your state. Then start your thinking.
- Christian

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