What happens when your industry, be it digital technology, real estate, or manufacturing, is just going through the motions? Or worse, nothing’s happening. You may have a great idea for an app, a residential project, or a sleek handheld translator, but for whatever reason, getting from Point A (present) to Point B (future) is harder than finding a New York taxi in the rain.

What’s the solution? How do you jumpstart an idea, a product, or a totally radical venture? It’s actually simpler than you might think. First, set a straightforward plan. Where do you want to go, and how are you going to get there? Next, execute the plan. It won’t happen overnight. Still, with your plan in hand, you’ve jumpstarted your engine to the future.