If they asked you what were all the small details that went into writing, formatting and putting your work out there? Would you have a clear step-by-step plan outlined for your friend?
Now let us imagine your have a friend who knows your big picture: writing and self-publishing a fictional e-book that people will enjoy reading. What would your answer be? Usually we have to be very clear about our intentions if we were to answer that question without a shred of doubt. Going a little deeper, if someone asked you: “why do you do what you do?” What would your answer be? Would you struggle to find words? Or would you reply immediately in a phrase or in a couple of sentences where you would like to be at? Imagine that you run across someone you know in an elevator and they ask you: “what are your big goals and where would you like to be in the long run?” You may have no problem grasping the entire idea in your mind. Some of you may love big picture thinking. The lids list the “enjoy by” date and not the “use by” date.īy choosing to keep the big picture and purpose clear and taking action on the small details, Innocent has developed quite a smoothie fan following. In the spirit of innovation and freshness, the company also prides itself for checking even the tiniest details like the lids on their bottles. Additionally, the company makes sure that the big picture is addressed by having the right structure, choosing the right team and by building relationships. The company’s big picture or mission is to provide healthy smoothies in a fun way and making the planet a little better. Sir Richard Branson provides the example of Innocent, the British smoothie company as an example of the integration of the big picture with the small details. Sometimes a small detail, such as more transparent pricing or a friendlier staff, gave us our edge. Here are a few ideas about the constant struggle and the possible resolution between the big picture and the many details and parts that make it up: The Big Picture vs. What is your big picture? What are your dreams and aspirations? And how do you move resolutely towards them?ĭo you always have a clear big picture? Or do you struggle to maintain a coherent image of where you would like to go?Īnd what about the many small details and parts that make up any big picture?ĭo you frequently get caught up in the micro details and end up frustrated? Or do you go through the many small details like a breeze? Seeing the whole world in a grain of sand, that kind of thing. Actually I think Art lies in both directions – the broad strokes, big picture but on the other hand the minute examination of the apparently mundane.
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