by Alan | Jul 16, 2017 | Behaviors of success, chaos, Creativity, Entrepreneurial rollercoaster, Ideas, Invention, Pursue your passion, Struggling inventor, thriving in chaos, Uncategorized
I frequently compare and contrast my 30 years working in the corporate world as a telecom project manager versus my 15 years as an inventor and entrepreneur. Virtually none of what I learned in the corporate world was helpful for the inventing world. In fact, the two...
by Alan | Nov 20, 2016 | Attitude, Behaviors of success, Criticism, Entrepreneurial rollercoaster, Invention, Make the best deal you can, Pursue your passion, Risk versus reward, Setbacks
What is the difference between an attitude and a behavior? Over many years, I have observed that successful inventors exude different behaviors from wannabe inventors. Successful inventors: Embrace risk in a healthy, balanced way Accept criticism with an open mind...
by Alan | Sep 13, 2016 | Entrepreneurial rollercoaster, Invention, resilience, Resourcefulness, Sacrifice, Struggling inventor
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...