Whenever you have one of these ideas, stop your self immediately and write it down in your notebook.

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Put them on your computer screen and smart devices, carry them in your notebook, or set up task reminders to ping you.

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Surround yourself with visuals that support the development of WOW. Put them on your computer screen, carry them in your notebook, and set up task reminders to ping you.

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But before you can get your big idea out in front of the masses, you need that idea to transform from a sketch in your notebook into a working website or mobile app.

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Record each item in your notebook.

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Record those items in your notebook.

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Even if you don't plan on crowding around with friends to stream Netflix, you might notice it when you're trying to work with the notebook in your lap: the screen starts to wash out as you dip it forward.

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Start your Really Big List in a notebook, an Excel doc, or in a note on your phone, and keep it with you at all times.

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The idea is to have a notebook that fits in your pocket, so that you are not advertising yourself as a note-taker ideally, a small notebook that will not fall apart.

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