The New Ideas Blog

If you visit my websites or this blog much, you probably know that I am a big believer in turning problems into invention and product ideas. I also believe that a persons life does not have to be determined by their background or previous experiences. The following short and true story demonstrates both of these ideas.

Tina Aldatz-Norris was born and raised in Fullerton, California. She dropped out of High School at age 15. Her father was in a Mexican Gang and addicted to (more…)

Those of you who follow my writing on various websites know that I frequently suggest making “problems” into opportunities. In my Brainpower Newsletter I might propose this as an exercise in creativity, while in my Unusual Ways To Make Money Newsletter I suggest it as a way to create profitable ideas. But there is a more important aspect to this.

Our ideas about “problems” can make us miserable, and changing them can (more…)