Invention is the creation of something to fill a perceived need or want and improvement enhances that which already exists; improvention, then, must be the original improvement of something which already exists? ;)

I do agree with the improvement concept which should be held as superior to rewriting or restating or reapplying. In the truest sense of improvement one must use the original material or concept in a new application to cause original thinking in others. Otherwise, we have just reheated the meatloaf for another meal.

The end result of improvement should be such that it is recognized as fresh, innovative, and of value in the given application, and should significantly cause broader thinking in the minds of “improvers”, and so the cycle continues.

Good concept, Chuck
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I absolutely agree with you to always improve, never invent. Besides in my experience, it is a lot more work to invent, then to improve a product or service and add more value to it.

Taking your “repurposing tools” and applying them to my business has given me more time, more flexibility, and more cash flow.

Thanks Alex.

Jason Manwill

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Dear Mr. Mandossian,

At the moment I am involved in writing two books.
One is “Kick” about my journey and my son’s journey before and after adoption. The other book, which is completely different, “M.O.V.E” offers a clear method of how to clarify, express and fulfill your vision.

When I met your method (listening to your Success University call) it occurred to me that you would be able to help me move this project – as an e-book also – to successful completion.

Yours sincerely and hopefully

Sharona Duchne

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In academic parlance on creativity there is reference to ‘domain specificity’- in other words, when one creates something new it is only recognized by those in any given field who grasp the value or meaning of the new creation. Otherwise, it’s ignored (or simply unrecognized) as if it didn’t exist! This is not surprising based on how the brain works.

From my point of view, as one who teaches applied creative thinking in corporate and educational settings, I’d say the key factors are VALUE CREATION and CONTEXT, whether we seek invention or improvement. As long as we exercise ‘creative focus’ to get some desired outcome, it really doesn’t matter what we call it, although the tools we use to get a result faster may be different for each.

This distinction, along with the taboo in linking monetization and new ideas in education may be an underlying reason why educators have remained ‘poor’, or less well remunerated, compared to business owners, a trend thankfully being challenged by the likes of Glenn Dietzel.

I love how you find such fascinating facts and then connect them in a meaningful way to business success. This post (Inventor or Improver?) was enlightening for me because I had not considered the difference between the two, but it sure makes a lot of sense. Another tool for my toolbox!

Thank you,

Kathy

I’d like to think that I also come up with totally original thoughts…and truth be told…my ideas come from the culmination of all that I have experienced…so in a sense also improving!

Thanks for being a refreshing dose of authenticity, Alex!

Suzanne
YOUR Million Dollar Life … it’s not JUST about the money!