One Idea Sprint Day 4: Decide What Happens Next
Gary WhittakerOne Idea Sprint Day 4: Decide What Happens Next
Review the full four-day record, place the result honestly and make one responsible next decision.
Today’s practical job
Review the evidence from Days 1–3, choose the correct House and make the Operator decision. Bring all three earlier records. Do not generate another version before deciding what the existing test means.
Five steps for Day 4
- Review the Flame Statement. Did the test remain connected to the original idea and person?
- Review the Rock Check. What was confirmed, corrected or left unresolved?
- Review the Cycle Test Record. What evidence did the test produce?
- Choose the current House.
- Make and record the Operator decision.
Choose the result’s current status
Useful · another Cycle
The test taught something, but one defined issue still needs revision and retesting.
Useful · ready for placement
The result has a clear role and can enter the correct working, proof, public, commercial or archive system.
Promising · correction required
The idea remains valuable, but the Rock or Cycle record exposes a necessary fix.
Not useful now
The test did not support the current direction.
Unsupported or risky
The work should stop or seek qualified help.
Archive for later
The idea may matter, but it should leave active attention.
Choose the House
| House | Use it for | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Working | Private development | Draft folder or production workspace |
| Proof | Evidence and records | Contribution notes, source records and versions |
| Public | Audience experience | Article, release, newsletter or webpage |
| Commercial | Value exchange | Product page, membership or licensed download |
| Archive | Preservation without active work | Retired version or paused concept |
Worked example
What was confirmed: a beginner understands the purpose of the one-page guide.
What remains uncertain: two field labels caused hesitation.
Status: useful and ready for one revision Cycle.
House: Working House for revision; Proof House for test notes.
Operator decision: revise two labels and retest next Tuesday. Do not publish or package the guide yet.
Complete the final Sprint record
Record 5: One Idea Sprint Decision Record
Idea tested: [idea]
What was confirmed: [evidence]
What remains uncertain: [unknown]
Test result: [result]
Selected House: [working / proof / public / commercial / archive]
Final decision: Continue / Revise / Retest / Publish / Place / Pause / Archive / Stop / Seek qualified help
Immediate next action: [small specific action]
Review date or trigger: [date or condition]
Completion standard
The Sprint is complete when you can explain:
- what you tested;
- what evidence you found;
- what you decided;
- where the work belongs;
- what happens next.
Publication is not required.
Route the result into the right larger path
A tested artist concept may enter the AI Artist Milestone Academy. A validated manuscript or guide idea may enter Self-Publishing. A tested platform purpose may enter Own Your Own Domain.
