What major decision are you facing? And how will you choose?
Over the years, I have developed a respect for change that affords me maximum flexibility in planning. The concepts I employ are simple:
- Anticipate Radical Change - Assume whatever process or delivery mechanism I choose for my idea will change radically in the next 2-5 years.
- Create Once, Deploy Often - In other words, build something you can use again and again for as many purposes as possible.
- Use, Recycle, Dispose - Everything has a shelf life, and that shelf life is getting shorter and shorter, so don't overbuild or expect it to last forever. Build your process with future modifications in mind. Repurpose whatever remains valuable, and be prepared to throw the whole thing out in the near future.
- Write with an Editor's Eye - Whatever you have to say or do should be as brief as possible. Always edit, edit, edit, edit.
Stay true to these principles and you will master change, capitalize on the confusion and uncertainty that stalls the competition, and succeed where others fail.