Category Archives: Sacrifice

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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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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Sacrifice Leads to Success; Sacrifice Follows Success

Posted on 08/30/2015 by ideaworth

One must sacrifice to achieve success. Hundreds of books have been written with this simple corollary as the central principle. In Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell cites the 10,000 hour rule: that to achieve mastery in a field, one must expend 10,000 hours of … Continue reading →

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