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It Takes Small Steps to Bank a Big Idea Debunking the ""eureka"" moment and other guru myths:We all want to know the secret to success. Matthew Mockridge is here to shed light on what really lies along the path to victory. There is no such thing as a eureka moment, where everything suddenly falls into place; instead, commitment, preparation, and hard work are the keys to pursuing a passion and making dreams a reality. Inspiration comes from preparation:Mockridge, creator of one of the biggest electronic dance music touring giants in Europe, began as many young entrepreneurs do-in his dorm room. Everyone wants to find that million-dollar startup idea, and Mockridge reveals what he learned after years of research into creative processes. Vision, design, and construction are among the core aspects that go into making a ""next big thing"" game plan. A holistic approach to entrepreneurship and relationships:While Mockridge's advice comes primarily from his experience as a young, successful entrepreneur, the lessons he shares are applicable not only to starting a business but to social lives as well. This self-help book connects thinkers and disciplines in search of true patterns of greatness and is both instructional and conversational. Matthew Mockridge'sYour Next Big Thingis your guide to discovering ideas that inspire. Open it up and find: An entrepreneurial rough-guide and ""real world"" paint-by-numbers approach to creating and running big ideas Advice on time management, business acumen, financial management, and building healthy relationships Practical chapters such as ""Matthew's 10 Favorite Idea-Testing Tools"" and ""Matthew's 10 Tips for Mega-Mindsets that Produce Ideas and Get Them Done"" If you've enjoyed titles such asThe 4-Hour Workweek,Zero to One, andThink and Grow Rich, then you'll find more of the motivation you need inYour Next Big Thing: Creating Successful Business Ideas from Scratch.

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Author:   Matthew Mockridge
Publisher:   Mango Media
Imprint:   Mango Media
ISBN:  

9781642501414

ISBN 10:   1642501417
Pages:   232
Publication Date:   31 October 2019
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Foreword By Bill Mockridge Introduction How This Book Works The System Behind the Chapters Chapter 1: 10 Thoughts on Creativity 1. Where Are Your Creative Ideas Coming From? 2. Being Creative Means Discovering and Improving—Not Just Inventing! 3. Can You Learn or Inherit Creativity? 4. Must You Always Be An Expert? 5. The Flash of Genius—Does It Actually Exist? 6. Who Are Your Five? 7. Ecosystem—Habitat/Workspace 8. The Creative Brain and Your Biceps 9. Your Team and Its Members 10. Less Is More Chapter 2: My 10 Favorite Idea-Finding Tools 1. $100 Per Day 2. Go. Stop. Breathe. Go! 3. Brainstorming, Mind Mapping, Etc. 4. Divergent Vs. Convergent Thinking 5. Five Perspectives 6. Sleep Well! 7. Write It Down 8. Fifty Ideas / Many More Combinations 9. Matthew’s Creativity Cocktail Technique 10. Expose Yourself to New Things! Chapter 3: My Favorite 10 Idea-Evaluation Tools 1. Critics 2. Potential Customers 3. Systems Vs. Humans 4. How Big Is the Problem That Will Be Solved? 5. What Makes the Competition Better/Worse? 6. The 3D Photo: Journey Five Years Into the Future! 7. Start At 100!  8. Your Creative Friend 9. Auditioning for Ideas 10. What Would It Cost You To Quit? Chapter 4: 10 Tips for “Success Thoughts” That Generate Ideas and the Power to Implement Them 1. Flow and Meditation 2. Journal of Joy 3. Fitness 4. Nutrition 5. The Winner’s Routine 6. The “Willpower” Muscle 7. You Get All the Things You Focus On 8. Smile 9. Shock Yourself! 10. Go Where Your Fear Is the Greatest!  Chapter 5: 10 Systems for World-Class Leadership 1. T-O-D-A-Y a Leader 2. What You Can Learn from Children 3. Let’s Talk, But Really! How to Master Difficult Conversations 4. A 10 Over Your Head 5. What Does Excellence Mean to Our Team? 6. Flying Without Taking Off 7. Speaking (Yes, in Front of Groups) 8. Eyes on the Road 9. Why Leaders Eat Last 10. Leaders Followers = Exponential Growth Afterword Thank You! About the Author

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Matthew Mockridge studied International Business and Management in the USA. He is a young entrepreneur, author and speaker. As the offspring of the actors and protagonists of the television series The Mockridges, Bill Mockridge (Lindenstraße) and Margie Kinsky, Matthew grows up in a slightly different family. As a brother of comedy superstar Luke Mockridge, director Nick Mockridge, movie actor Jeremy Mockridge, musician Leonardo Mockridge and DJ Liam Mockridge, Matthew also lands in the entertainment business. With his revolutionary event idea NEONSPLASH - Paint-Party® he placed an international party super hit, which has already inspired hundreds of thousands of guests in over 60 cities! The young entrepreneur became famous in the international live entertainment scene overnight.

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