 During our lives more changes have occurred, more progress has been made that any previous millennium in the development of humankind. It is almost impossible to select the most important idea in recent years. What would you choose? The jet engine, atomic energy, new metals, synthetic fabrics, rockets, satellites, television, plastics, antibiotics, computers, self image psychology, the Internet, mass communications, abstract art, automation, fast food, DNA, digital technology, the list goes on and on.
No one can say for sure, what changes will come in the next five or 10 years, but they will come, and they will be amazing. These changes will start with someone having an idea, on how they can make things better
One Idea Can Make You Rich
James Dyson is a man who is always looking out for a better way to do things. With his research team he has developed products that have achieved sales of over £3 billion worldwide.
In 1978, James Dyson noticed how the air filter in the Ballbarrow spray-finishing room was constantly clogging with powder particles (just like a vacuum cleaner bag clogs with dust).
So he designed and built an industrial cyclone tower, which removed the powder particles by exerting centrifugal forces greater than 100,000 times those of gravity.
Could the same principle work in a vacuum cleaner? James Dyson set to work. 5 years and 5,127 prototypes later, the world's first bagless vacuum cleaner from Dyson arrived.
The Dual Cyclone™ system is the first breakthrough in technology since the invention of the vacuum cleaner in 1901.
Overcoming obstacles
The Dual Cyclone™ vacuum cleaner was nearly never made due to patent and legal costs.
During the development years when James Dyson had no income, this nearly bankrupted him. He risked everything, and fortunately the risk paid off.
Then in 1999, Hoover (based in the UK) tried to imitate a Dyson and James Dyson was forced back to court to protect his invention. After 18 months Dyson finally won a victory against Hoover for patent infringement.
Another great idea!
When you discover how other hand dryers work, you could be forgiven for never using one again. All they do is suck in filthy washroom air, heat it up and then blow it onto your clean hands.
If being unhygienic isn't bad enough, they also take too long to dry hands and use too much energy in the process.
Dyson engineers and scientists took 3 years to create an entirely new type of hand dryer. The Dyson Airblade™ hand dryer blows clean, unheated air through an aperture the width of an eyelash at over 400mph (640kmph) to hygienically wipe hands dry in just 10 seconds.
Dyson Airblade™ is the fastest, most hygienic hand dryer on the market. It also uses up to 80% less energy, so it's better for the environment. Another problem solved !
Check out this podcast on James Dyson
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In 1989, Bert and John Jacobs designed their first tee shirt. They knew nothing about the business.
For five years, the brothers hawked tee shirts in the streets of Boston and traveled the US, selling door-to-door in college dormitories.
They collected some good stories, but were not very prosperous. They lived on peanut butter and jelly, slept in their van, and showered when they could.
Girls were not impressed!
By the fall of 1994, heading home from a long, less-than-fruitful road trip, Bert and John were desperately searching for answers to keep the dream alive. Little did they know, the only answer they needed was back in Boston, hanging up on their apartment wall.
Jake's contagious grin, simple as it was, seemed to express everything the Jacobs brothers believed in.
One fateful September day, they printed up 48 Jake shirts for a local street fair in Cambridge, Massachusetts. They laid the shirts out on their rickety card table. By noontime, all 48 of those tees were gone. A star was born.
Soon Jake was introduced to local retailers, and his simple message of optimism was embraced like nothing the brothers had ever seen. As demand for product soared, Jake's team grew, and the Little Brand That Could began to spread across America.
Today, the New England based brand stays close to its roots, with an emphasis on humor and humility. Through Life is good Festivals, positive products, and a steady dose of ping pong, Jake's crew does its best to keep the good vibes flowing and with $ 6 million in annual sales Bert and John Jacobs are smiling all the way to the bank.
http://www.lifeisgood.com
The key to success in anything is find a need and fill it. Start today asking yourself 2 questions. What is happening now? How can I make it better?
For Great Property Investment Ideas
Check out the Property Abroad column in this issue of Hot Gossip
Great Ideas To Make The World A Better Place
My partners and I are developing the Vineyards on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast. My Bulgarian partner George had an idea as to how we could help a local school that was in really bad shape. He sent our construction crew to the school, and totally rebuilt it. The school just opened in the 85 students and teachers I'm told are thrilled! Wouldn't it be great if property developers around the world used their resources to help disadvantaged communities by building schools, hospitals ,community centers?
Here's a Great Idea to Help You Connect with Others!
I have developed a personality profiling system that is fast, fun, simple, and inexpensive that leads to a greater understanding of yourself and others , increases self confidence and "the likeability factor."
Having worked with thousands of people in companies throughout the UK we will begin are offering a special introductory sessions open to the public in London beginning in May at the Jury's hotel in South Kensington.
Every day people give you the keys to what makes them tick through their facial expressions, body movements, voice tones and words that they use.
After just one session each participant will learn how to create instant rapport and develop skills that will change his/her for the better.
For more information check out http://potential–unlimited.com
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James Knight is founder and director of international property sales, marketing and property development company Knight International.
Publisher of Hot Gossip Magazine and Virtual Tower of London.
James is a member of the Professional Speakers Association. For more information about programs available for your group or organization please go to http://james-knight.co.uk. |
