Preface: The Ferriss Effect vii
Acknowledgments xi
Introduction: How One Simple Idea Led to the Life of My Dreams xiii
Part 1 The Power of One Simple Idea 1
1 How You Can Create the Life of Your Dreams 3
2 The Beauty-and Opportunity-of Open Innovation 17
3 CEO or CIO-Which Hat Fits You Best? 27
Part 2 Find Your Million-Dollar Idea 35
4 Look for Marketable Ideas 37
5 Get Creative! 47
6 Not Creative? Be a Product Scout 55
7 How to Pick Winners 69
Part 3 Prove Your Idea 81
8 Will It Sell? 83
9 Is It Doable? 91
10 To Prototype or Not to Prototype 99
Part 4 Protect Your Idea 111
11 The Smart Way to Safeguard Your Idea 113
12 Control Every Step of the Process 131
Part 5 Prepare to Pitch Your Idea 137
13 Create Sales Tools That Sell Benefits 139
14 Get in the Game Without Quitting Your Job 149
Part 6 Submit Your Idea to Potential Licensees 157
15 Kick Fear to the Curb 159
16 Find the Right Doors to Knock On 171
17 The Call That Gets You in the Door 179
Part 7 Bring Your Ideas to Market 195
18 Cut a Great Deal 197
19 Living the Dream 211
Appendix: Valuable Resources 225
Index 231
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