Innovation is like running for the first time. It takes a little bit of courage to initially get going, but once you are moving, your self-imposed obstacles do slowly fall behind you. The goal is to maintain the forward momentum, and to not let self-doubt get in your way. You don’t need a vast array of fashionable expensive accessories, just some personal persistence, but some sweat does tend to help.
For those of you seeking some guidance on how to start, the following is my own 10 day innovation work-out commentary, which may assist. However, as with every exercise regime, please consult your accredited innovation expert for a tailored program that may be better suited to your individual needs.
Day 0:
Need to at least pretend to look like an athlete. Purchased some swish black running shoes and brand matching shorts and T-shirt (apparently it breathes!).
Day 1:
Running attire worn for the first time. Look rather spiffy. If only the T-shirt wasn’t so tight fitting. Stomach seems to protrude a tad more than I would have hoped. Walk 4 kilometres.
Day 2:
Stomach still rather obvious. Still walking 4 kilometres.
Day 3:
Looks like I’m not the only person with a stomach. There are others out also walking. Now don’t feel as self-conscious.
Day 4:
Run 1 kilometre, walk 3. Overtaken by a mother pushing a pram. Decided to make my loud fatigued puffing noises less obvious as she zoomed past so not to look like a heart attack candidate.
Day 5:
Run 2 kilometres, walk 2. Saw a fit woman running past me with some earphones. Must get some. Might also help to have the phone, just in case I need to call for an ambulance.
Day 6:
Run 4 kilometres. Miracles do happen! But will need a lie down.
Day 7:
Run 4 kilometres. T-shirt clinging less to my stomach. Feeling good. Ran past that lady with the pram. Smirked to myself.
Day 8:
Feeling smug. I think I’m becoming an athlete!
Day 9:
Still feeling smug.
Day 10:
I can do this! Glad I didn’t stop after Day 1.
Final Comment: Pride and self-doubt are the biggest hindrance to success. Need to just focus on my step by step targets, and not what others may think.
Thoughts that might just be useful in the future 
The Coastal Crone
/ November 12, 2018Good life lessons for anything! Very funny too.
Steven Cramer
/ November 12, 2018And true!
novofemina
/ November 15, 2018Love the progression! Will put sneakers on tomorrow. Thanks.