And recognize yourself
Type 3: The Wannabee Innovator
Mission: In.Spi.Ra.Tie
We all know this type. The wannabe innovator watches a few TED Talks every day and reads books about real innovators. The innovator's favorite book is the biographies of Steve Jobs and Nelson Mandela. He makes 'inspirational' statements about both of them at every opportunity. The wannabe innovator knows how to do it. In theory.
The wannabe innovator is at the conference for his creativity and positive attitude vibe. He likes to be around the big boys. The inventive entrepreneurs, the thinkers, the fixers. You know; people who really matter. With all due respect; the wannabe innovator hasn't accomplished anything yet. His moment has yet to come.
Do you recognize yourself in this type? Okay, we have to be tough:
GET REAL. Innovation is doing things. Stop dreaming and start, or resign.
We can't all be at the front.
