The name, The 99%, is based on Thomas Edison’s quote, “Genius is 1 percent inspiration, 99 percent perspiration” and this book takes that idea and runs with it, with sections on Organization and Execution, The Forces of Community, and Leadership Capability.
In “Organization and Execution,” he provides his own project management system, The Action Method, and gives countless tips and techniques for “Always Moving the Ball Forward,” as the Execution chapter subhead indicates. “The Forces of Community” is about what types of people are best to surround yourself with in order to get the right things done the right way, depending upon your personality and execution abilities. It also covers such related topics as when to share ideas (all the time!), networking, and co-working. “Leadership Capability” covers assembling and motivating a creative team and self-leadership.
Real-life stories from the business trenches are scattered liberally throughout the book and, between that and Belsky’s inspired and vivid writing style, what could otherwise be dry material comes alive to instruct, involve, and, yes, inspire us. I felt energized and motivated every time I read part of “Making Ideas Happen” and I anticipate returning to this one often as I do with similar resources on my bookshelf. I think it’s a worthy read for anyone who has great ideas and wants help getting more of them to the real world.
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