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Abstract ideas are any ideas that differ from concrete reality. They are a common aspect of thought. For example, everyday concepts such as "trust" are abstractions. Abstract thinking is considered a fundamental tool of business that is essential to things such as strategy and innovation. Nevertheless, there is some danger to being too abstract too often. For example:
Abstraction Is Boring New abstract ideas are difficult to communicate and often require others to visualize the same things you're visualizing. This is a lot of work and can easily make people feel bored. As such, it can be difficult to sell abstract ideas.Everyone Is Doing It Most business buzzwords are overused abstractions. This is so common that some people will filter out abstractions as meaningless noise.
Distance From Action Ideas that can easily and quickly be implemented often have more value to a business than a grand five year plan. It can be difficult to translate abstract ideas into immediate actions that have value to a business.Out Of Touch Remaining at the abstract level without ever dealing with concrete realities can cause an individual to become out of touch.
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