The myths of innovation

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1. ubjJan 2025
   "The Wright Brothers" by David McCullough - Shows how Orville and Wilbur surpassed the leading researchers of the day to be the first to achieve controlled, powered flight. Does a great job of describing their work ethic and research process.

   "The Myths of Innovation" by Scott Berkun - Not exactly about how hard things got done, but it discusses some of the misconceptions and assumptions we make about current technology and the process of inventing new tech.

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2. pskittleApr 2014
   myths of innovation - Scott Berkun ,$100 startup , business model of you , built to love , wtp.
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3. pskittleMar 2014
   100$ startup: Reinvent the way you make a living, Myths of Innovation - Scott Berkun
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4. extantprojectJun 2008
   I hadn't thought of programming this way but it rings true. Call it the "genius complex" or "hacker complex": wanting to create something great alone and in a short timeframe then "unveil" it and bask in praise from peers. Unfortunately for self-approved geniuses and hackers, great things are built incrementally.

   "The Myths of Innovation" by Scott Berkun has something to say along these lines but in general terms rather than in terms of programming. Check it out:

   http://www.amazon.com/Myths-Innovation-Scott-Berkun/dp/05965...

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5. pchristensenMay 2008
   "Making kids think things are easier than they are"

   Probably the most important lie I've unraveled in my mind over the last couple years reading experiences from real people (pg, etc) and things like "Myths of Innovation", etc.

   This is ESPECIALLY dangerous if you (or your kids) are smart. If you're fairly smart, then school is easy. It's easy, so you never fail, so you never understand that many things (including most worth doing) are hard.

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6. gcheongAug 2007
   Have a look at "The Myths of Innovation" by Scott Berkun
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