I’ve been collecting things all my life. Even as a young child, my room was filled with things I collected. Things...
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How I Turned Rejection Into Opportunity
This wasn't the first time I got rejected, and I remember this like it was just yesterday. A new inventing TV show was...
Writing Your First Book Is Like Your First Kiss, You Never Forget It!
When I received a call from a vice-president at publisher McGraw-Hill’s San Francisco office, I was a little surprised...
Never Underestimate Yourself If You Want To Become Truly Successful
You can do anything. I’m living proof! I barely passed second grade. Reading and spelling are nearly impossible...
How To Take Your Prototype To Production
Of all my ideas, my packaging innovation, Spinformation, was the most difficult to commercialize. A tremendous...
Never Count Yourself Out
Never count anyone out, including yourself. I was 28 years old and everyone I knew thought I was failing. I was barely...
The Importance Of Having A Partner When Inventing
I knew early on that I didn’t have all of the skills necessary to license my ideas — that I needed someone to bring my...
The Key To Successful Inventing Is Building Relationships
Growing up as a child and experiencing the magic of Disney was impactful. I've been in love with everything Disney for...
Timing Can Make Or Break Your Invention’s Success
Once upon a time, I became a Disney licensee so I could sell my guitar picks with images of their brands on them. I...