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 | Dec 3, 2016 | Behaviors of success, Due diligence, Invention, Invention marketing companies, Lambert & Lambert, Paths for your product, Pursue your passion
What are biggest barriers that prevent inventors with great products from achieving success? Interestingly, the biggest barriers to inventor success are not what immediately comes to mind for most people: money, competition, or lack of connections. Why? While those...
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 | Nov 2, 2016 | Career choices, Career success, chaos, Invention, Pursue your passion
I just returned home from a 10-day driving vacation from Texas through New Mexico to Cottonwood, AZ and back – about 2,400 miles in total. I went hiking with my sister, her partner and my daughter, it was great fun for all. On the way home, I got a great...