Category Archives: American Dream

Turning No’s Into Inventing Success, Part II

Posted on 08/07/2016 by ideaworth

This post is a follow up to Turning No’s Into Inventing Success from last week. In that post, I described the most painful no I ever received – from a large wallet manufacturer who had initially been keenly interested in licensing my … Continue reading →

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Inventing Success: Two Paths

Posted on 06/25/2016 by ideaworth

Many things about inventing seem to be Gordian knots. So, let’s keep it a bit simpler in this blog post: there are two paths to success as an inventor: Build a business around your product License your product and collect a … Continue reading →

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The Good Life – Successful Inventors

Posted on 04/15/2016 by ideaworth

Everyone wants the good life, for themselves and their families. The frequently overlooked question is: what really comprises the good life? Is it about earning a high income or having wealth and a secure retirement? Is devoting time to family, friends, … Continue reading →

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2016: Thoughts on Inventing in the New Year

Posted on 01/05/2016 by ideaworth

It is a new year, a great time for reflection and to consider your goals and objectives for 2016. This could be a great time to get to work on your product idea: the one that has been bouncing around … Continue reading →

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The American Dream: Myth and Reality, Part II

Posted on 11/26/2015 by ideaworth

In the prior post, The American Dream: Myth and Reality, I discussed two premises regarding the American dream: Premise 1: It should be Easy to Earn a Lucrative Living Premise 2: Those willing to Take Risk and Work very Hard May Achieve … Continue reading →

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The American Dream: Myth and Reality

Posted on 11/18/2015 by ideaworth

There is much talk and a plurality of articles playing the dirge of death: the American Dream is dead. This recent article from Atlantic magazine is a typical example. If the American Dream is equated to an easy way to … Continue reading →

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Leveraging the American Dream, Part 2

Posted on 06/11/2015 by ideaworth

In the previous post on Leveraging the American Dream I addressed a key challenge affecting lower and middle-income workers: they have no effective leverage to obtaining higher wages. The hourly worker may indeed work more hours, but they cannot work 24 hours … Continue reading →

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Leveraging the American Dream, Part 1

Posted on 06/06/2015 by ideaworth

Most people cannot lift a 500 pound weight off the ground by themselves. But, by using a simple lever with a long bar and a fulcrum, they can use a small amount of force with leverage to lift a heavy weight. I … Continue reading →

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The World’s Best Job – Yours for the Taking?

Posted on 05/21/2015 by ideaworth

The World’s Best Job: Can receive a 6-figure income Job can last 10 years or more If the company makes more money, so do you No specific experience required No boss or supervisor looking over your shoulder Work from home … Continue reading →

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The American Dream: Adjust Your Sails Part II

Posted on 05/10/2015 by ideaworth

When you can’t change the direction of the wind – adjust your sails. – H. Jackson Brown Jr. In the prior part I American Dream post, I described 6 technology advancements which will transform and revolutionize our world and every … Continue reading →

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