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It’s today! I am speaking to dozens of eager young Jewish students from the US. They are here on the Birthright Israel project, AKA Taglit.
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Should I tell them that I left Canada when I was still 17 and came to Israel for one year. That was back in 1969. It turned out to be a very long year. From day one I fell in love with the kibbutz (Urim), the country, the people (well, most people). I will tell them that I studied at Hebrew University (if you call what we did studying) and then at Tel Aviv University. Then Army, Israeli wife and kids and now grandchildren, the whole nine yards.
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Should I tell them about my scientific career, how I ended up co-inventing a very successful product (two-phase mouthwash) and a bunch of less successful ones? I should tell them how lucky I was. I should talk a bit about success and luck in general.
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Should I mention that Dr. Yossi Vardi began inviting me to un-conference events about a dozen years ago and how that changed my life. Oh, and of course mention his philosophy about silliness and entrepreneurship. I should remember to say a word or two about the importance of barking. Woof woof.
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I will talk about my current passion, which is Ourboox.com. I will share my vision of a world in which anyone can become a published author of e-books incorporating text pictures, videos and much more. In any language, even Portuguese! And for free!
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I will share my belief that good entrepreneurship is not just about making money, but rather trying to make a positive change in the society in which you live.
And I will make sure they see this book. And hopefully make some of their own!!
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Mel’s Ten Tip Recipe for Success in Entrepreneurship
1.Don’t be afraid of failure. Embrace it. No can be a more empowering word than yes.
2.Develop a passion for silliness and nonsense! Bark!
3.Think between boxes. Make unanticipated connections.
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4.Be a luck burglar. Track luck down. Bang on luck’s door. Jiggle the locks.
5.Observe everything. Every observation is an opportunity for disruption. Curiosity is key.
6.Tell a story. Your story.
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7. Innovation is a two step process. The first step involves childish thinking. Be childish.
8. Do something good. Money may follow.
9. Be passionate about your life. It’s infectious
10.Enjoy your journey!
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