We get excited about big ideas. They usually come at mundane times like driving, showering, or doing the dishes. We get hit with a rush of excitement and a wave of positive emotion.

Yes! We exclaim to ourselves. I must do that. Later…

But then a million things happen in between, and before we know it, that great idea has fallen in the graveyard of lost ideas.

So the trick is, when you have the idea, capture it. Don’t lose it. Carry a notebook, keep a digital notebook on your phone, or even talk about it with someone nearby—anything to not let that precious idea slip away.

But also, act on it. Even if only in a small way. At least keep the momentum going. Ride that wave of excitement. 

You never know, it might just change your life!