I read an article that struck me deeply enough to contact the author to interview him on my radio show. It also prompted me to order, watch, and share the video the article references. And I want to start a discussion on the topic because I think it hits at the heart of our ideas that come from our hearts…the question of whether, how much, and when are we willing to compromise on our ideas and when, how much will we stand strong with our ideas? Are we willing to stick to our values and pursue our passion at all costs? Will we give in to certain demands, suggestions, or requests in order to bring our ideas to reality and make them—and ourselves—top of mind to the world?

The article by and my interview with Jerod Morris, Director of Content Marketing at Copyblogger.com, are about a documentary of three African-American brothers from Detroit MI who in the 1970s formed a punk-rock band (before the term “punk rock” was even coined) called “Death”. The movie chronicles their struggles with getting their music recognized by the world because of their name and their music’s acceptance in a culture that was mostly Motown and Disco. Beyond the documentary of the band itself is the message of sticking to an idea; a vision; a dream at all costs. While the message is not new, it is told poignantly in this documentary and the story struck me more than many. I ordered the video and it is, indeed, quite a story and message.

The message I pass on to you is more question than answer. Only you can answer for yourself; for what you believe; for what you stand; for your passion and dream for your ideas.

• Are you willing to compromise on process to achieve your purpose?
• Where is your line between artistic integrity and implementation? Note: Jerod defines “art” as anything we do at which we excel and are passionate. Therefore, our voices are our artistic tools if we speak or sing; our writing is our art if we are authors; and so on.
• Is “what’s in a name” (or title or tagline) a minor change or a major challenge to uphold?
• How greatly will you compromise or comply when it comes to the life or death of your ideas?

I leave you without answers to these questions. I encourage you to think about them as you process your ideas and make decisions about which, and how, you bring them to reality.

Sylvia Henderson ~ CEO: MindTeam Solutions, Inc.

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