Category Archives: Persistence

Doubts and Demons of Inventors

Posted on 01/22/2017 by ideaworth

I have written frequently in this blog about the challenges of being an inventor including: The Entrepreneurial Roller Coaster The Lonely Inventor How to Avoid Inventor ‘Bear Traps’ Now, I will write about a key challenge to inventors: ‘doubts and demons’ … Continue reading →

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Delayed Gratification and Business Success

Posted on 10/12/2016 by ideaworth

I’ve written more than a few posts on the many frustrations that are an integral part of the inventive process – and, as a result, I have likely have lost some followers to my blog. Today, I want to take … Continue reading →

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Why You Should be an Inventor

Posted on 05/29/2016 by ideaworth

I and many others have written about how risky it is to be an inventor. If you are reading this you either are already an inventor or want to be an inventor. Let’s talk about reasons why you should be … Continue reading →

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Accelerate Your Inventing Success

Posted on 05/15/2016 by ideaworth

Very few inventors achieve commercial success with their products. Successful inventors typically toil tirelessly for many years before they succeed. Would you like to accelerate your inventing success? Consider a simple 3 F formula: Focus Faith Follow Through Full disclosure: it took … Continue reading →

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Grit for Inventors

Posted on 05/08/2016 by ideaworth

Inventors always are searching for new product ideas; and always seek the elusive secret to inventing success. Spoiler alert: there is not a secret to inventing success. Success comes from practicing a combination of many behaviors consistently over time. I separate … 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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Consumer Electronics Show 2016 – Key Trends

Posted on 01/10/2016 by ideaworth

I just got back from attending the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Wow! The CES is the largest trade show in Las Vegas, featuring over 3,600 exhibitors and drawing over 150,000 attendees. From January 6 – 9 innovative … 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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Inventing as a Career

Posted on 12/08/2015 by ideaworth

Many parents have heard these fateful words from their sons or daughters: Mom and Dad, I’m dropping out of college to become a ——— Fill in the blank with actor, rock star or inventor. All three endeavors have one common thread: … 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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