In a world where digital design is dominate is there room for print? The movie Print the Legend is currently on Netflix. It delves into 3-D printing and how starting a business can teat who you really are. Here is a list of things I learned:
1. Running a business is full of changes
2. 3D printing revolutionizes manufacturing
3. Find and make friends with people with the same passion
4. Take the risk to quit your day job
5. Brand is perceived value
6. Don’t be afraid to be small
7. Bring big machines to the average consumer by shrinking them
8. Make the 3D printer user friendly
9. Tools are for everyone
10. Beginnings can be messy
11. Find people with complementary skills
12. Share your knowledge
13. Learn to thrive in chaos
14. Don’t be afraid to challenge yourself
15. Think of the future
16. Call people you use to work with
17. Kickstarter can help with finances
18. Taking investments is promising growth
19. Create a work system
20. Time management means delegating tasks
21. Sometimes you find your goal while making
22. There can be consequences to your creations
23. Laws can be made to restrict you due to those who would use your product for harm
24. As you grow egos are involved
25. If people give you money you have to give it back
26. Quotas can mean pitfalls
27. Shift from open source to close source to hurt relationships, but be good for the business
28. Sometimes making the tough decisions can be soul draining
29. When you get big you risk lawsuits from other big businesses
30. You can make prosthetic limbs
31. Unfortunately, controversy sells and may override your good deeds
32. Open stores for the public
33. Sometimes partnerships fall apart
34. Aggressively tell your story
35. Delays can hurt trust
36. Change can help get you out of a hole
37. Power can either make you kind or vindictive
38. Barriers can be stressful
39. CEO makes final decisions
40. If you are patient, you will eventually reach your goal
41. You can learn from your mistakes and succeed
42. Merging with you enemy can make them your ally
43. Leave when the joy and growth is no longer there
44. Team up with those who have left and start over
45. Bring back the joy
46. Have a strong ethical back bone
47. Be true to your company culture
48. Trust yourself and others
49. Take time for self-reflection
50. Sacrifices for glory may or may not be worth it
51. Everyone has different goals and priorities
52. Business with test who you are
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