Innovation is usually sparked by a goal.
Or at least by solving problems that prevent us from reaching a goal. Landing a person on the moon and bringing that person safely home in a decade was a goal that sparked innovation because there were so many problems that had to be solved to reach that goal.
American innovation needs a Big Harry Audacious Goal. Cure Cancer. Feed the world, or at least America. A national wireless communication system that enables Internet access anywhere, anytime and by anyone. An online educational institution that brings the best teachers to a student in the most remote part of the world anytime of the day. Webcams that allow Americans to visit our national parks anytime of the day.
The goal should have a time element and be measurable - two critical components of a goal.
Do you have a BHAG in mind? Please let me know.
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