Good Idea. Now What? How To Move Ideas To Execution, Charles T. Lee

   Charles Lee has delivered what he set out to give. Thoughtful, practical, creative, insightful, systematic and refreshingly simple "Good Idea. Now What?" by Charles Lee makes good on it's promise of helping idea makers move their concepts from abstract to action! I appreciate Lee's realism about the world in which we seek to develop ideas and make them happen. I found it refreshing to read constructive criticism of pop cultural norms coupled with suggestions about how to counter (too much inspiration) productively. Too many writers in this genre simply take cues from what's "hot" and what's "not" and "ride the wave." Such none sense is trite and worthless for profound thinkers who want to initiate transformational movement. 

   Of course, this book is probably of much more value to the business community, for entrepreneurs. Nevertheless, Lee has helpful advice for all thinkers who want to actualize their ideas. Theologically, we would disagree with concepts like "the lizard brain" since it's based on an evolutionary theory of the origin of man but once you get past that laughable theory about brain development, which he picked up from another author, Lee provides some helpful bullet points about our thinking processes that are essentially NOT connected to the lizard brain thing. We might pick at some small things like this along the way but the usefulness of "Good Idea. Now What?" is not in question. 

   Furthermore, I enjoyed the brief autobiographical narratives that Lee shares with us. As a Korean immigrant to America, Lee has an inspiring spirit (sorry Charles, though not "over inspired" :) ). Lee has a knack for sharing just the right amount of bio to endear us to him. Along these lines, you will also appreciate the excellent format that Lee has adopted. The chapters stand alone and serve as work sheets. Not intended to be a pass along book, Lee expects his readers to find the book to be a reusable resource. Great idea! This is the mark of a good book - we return to it. Pass along books have their place but there is something about the concept that suggests a lack of inherent value (that's my opinion, not Lee's). Lastly, the chapters are brief (a couple of pages each) and Lee's style is very conversational. 

   I have Daine Harrell to thank for this extremely helpful book! Diane, I am so blessed that you thought of me when you and Paul happened across this book. Great read; helpful ideas; good resource! Thanks!!

Post tenebras lux, Scott