Simple ideas which turned out great!
History has shown that one idea can change the world. Many inventions came about because someone saw a need for them, pursued their dream and produced something which made an impact.
Think of the invention of Motorola by Dr Martin Cooper, regarded as the inventor of the first practical mobile phone. A few years ago there were no cell phones and people lived without them, but today virtually everyone owns a mobile or cellular phone.
Bill Gates’s ideas on personal computers have completely changed the world in which we live and work. Today computers are everywhere and people are able to remain in touch no matter where they are in the world.
When Dr John Pemberton, a pharmacist from Atlanta, Georgia, USA, came up with the recipe for Coca-Cola 68 years ago, he couldn’t have known it would be sold in more than 200 countries today. This idea gave rise to many new companies and created untold numbers of job opportunities.
In South Africa’s townships there are people selling Coca-Cola from their homes to make a living. These are only some of the ideas that changed the world and all it took was the motivation to come up with a great invention.
Figures released by Statistics SA, in May last year showed that the rate of unemployment rose from 23.9 % to 25.2 % in the first three months of last year. This means that three out of 10 South Africans looking for work were unable to find employment.
One motivational speaker once said there were many things that people could invent or improve. “If you have inspiration, an idea or a dream, do not ignore it. It can change your life and the lives of millions of people. Your idea can change Africa and the world. Therefore, think big and believe in your dreams. Our God is great, He wants to show His great power through you, but you need to expand your ability to dream big”.
An example of how a simple idea can benefit others is in the day care centre started in Lenasia by Agnes, 43. She saw a need by parents to leave their children in a safe place while they were at work. “I did not want to work for someone and I thought about something that would benefit other people. I started with only three children and as the business grew, I needed to employ other people to help me. Today, I have six people working for me and we care for nearly 60 children,” said Agnes.
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