Category Archives: Resourcefulness

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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The Entrepreneurial Rollercoaster

Posted on 09/13/2016 by ideaworth

Everyone enjoys entrepreneurial success stories, especially the ones with the aura of “overnight success.” There is almost a formulaic plot line to many of the stories: Paul has a steady job, makes a six-figure income,in a stressful job He resigns from his job to pursue … 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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Persistence Pays

Posted on 09/27/2015 by ideaworth

It has been said so many times that it has become a cliche, but here it is again: if you want to succeed you must be persistent, very persistent. Persistence is a key element of all business success, but persistence … Continue reading →

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Inventing: It Takes a Team

Posted on 07/12/2015 by ideaworth

Picture Thomas Edison, toiling away in the late evening hours trying one after another type of filament in his new invention to turn electricity not into heat, but into light. He just tried another filament that looked promising, but it … Continue reading →

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Near Zero: Tragic or Magic?

Posted on 07/02/2015 by ideaworth

Entrepreneurs must be prepared to take risks, sometimes spectacular risks. Billionaire technology mogul, Elon Musk, famously accrued $165 million from the sale of his share of PayPal to eBay. He then invested virtually all of it into three speculative ventures: … Continue reading →

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Inventor Success: the Right Path for Your Product

Posted on 05/16/2015 by ideaworth

There are many keys to success for an inventor, but one that is often overlooked and rarely discussed in public forums is selecting the right path for your product. The unique characteristics of your new product that make it non-obvious to … 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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The American Dream: Adjust Your Sails

Posted on 05/07/2015 by ideaworth

When you can’t change the direction of the wind – adjust your sails. – H. Jackson Brown Jr. All over the media we read, hear and see reports of the imminent death of the American Dream as aptly heralded in … Continue reading →

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The New Corporate Success: Less Corporate, More Success

Posted on 04/29/2015 by ideaworth

As I have mentioned in several past posts, today’s landscape of corporate success looks nothing like the picture in the 70s and 80s. Below are some relevant previous posts: Changing Landscape Why Inventors Matter Mellow Monday Part II A recent Gallup … Continue reading →

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