Review by Mbuu -- Invent, Innovate & Prosper

[Mbuu]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Invent, Innovate & Prosper" by Michael G. Colburn.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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“You see things; and you say “Why?” But I dream things that never were; and I say “Why not?” – George Bernard Shaw, Back to Methuselah

If you ever thought "I could never be an inventor", Colburn is here to contradict you.
Invent, Innovate, and prosper shows that everyone can be an inventor, no matter the situation. The book is based on practice and is full of inspiring examples of people who succeeded as inventors in some ways guided by curiosity and in others simply by making mistakes while trying.

All inventions were born as a response to needs. Where there is a need, there is also an invention, and an invention could create many other inventions. To feed a growing population they wanted to increase the output of new crops, and for that, they needed new tools, tractors, combines and other related items. Now with this increase appeared the need for transportation of crops, so they invented canals, river transports, boats, trains, etc.

Due to the fact that an invention led to another, we live now in a world that seemed impossible decades ago – with computers, smartphones, artificial intelligence, and if we think it's amazing that all started in World War II when was created the first mechanical computer. Who knows what we will experience in the next years?!

The book is divided into seven parts, and the author teaches you step-by-step on how to become an inventor. The steps are very detailed and the reader can easily understand how to become a successful inventor getting through processes like: seeing a problem like an opportunity, defining the problem in the right way, using the creative brain, building a prototype, protecting and selling the invention.

What I really enjoyed about this book was the fact that most parts go beyond the invention process and could be applied in any creative process, giving advice also on how to extend your curiosity and how to enhance your creativity. Also, I really loved the stories behind many famous inventions.

My rating of Invent, Innovate, and prosper is 4 out of 4 stars. I’d recommend it to anyone who’s considering becoming an inventor or is just curious about the topic.

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