• The first step in the innovative process is letting go of the old or the willingness to do so.
• Innovation can be defined as the practical application of creative ideas.
• Innovators have been with us since some caveman chiseled out a wheel. Innovation has occurred as a result of two fields emerging, accidents, dreams and intuitive flashes.
• Innovations can be good (new medicines) or bad (gas chambers).
• Innovation can be fun—it involves detectives searching for solutions to pressing problems.
• Most innovators have passion for their work.
Innovate Your Life
Do you innovate in your life?
I attempt to regularly establish new friendships.
I try new types of entertainment and food.
I read magazines outside of my field.
I am curious about how things work.
I find new places in my community to visit.
I like to scan new books at my local bookstore or library.
I seek out interesting people to talk to.
I am regularly trying to improve products and processes.
I like to create interesting presents for friends and family.
I know of ways to make the world better.
How many of these can you check off?