Are you an Inventor?

Yes. Everyone is capable of being an inventor. It is human to do things in new ways. Invention Scouts is designed to teach new skills and talents to help you become a better inventor. Successful inventors have three interesting characteristics, they can learn on their own, finish projects they start, and work well in a group.

Learning to learn on your own is an important skill. It is different from learning in a required class. Working on inventions requires learning many new skills. Teaching yourself a new skill is easier, when you have a reason to learn. Many important skills are not taught in a school.

Finishing a project is hard. But according to the former world champion in Chess, Gary Kasparov, hard work is a talent. It is as important as intelligence, and creativity. As Edison said invention is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. Individuals working alone rarely bring inventions to completion.

Inventors work in groups. This allows individuals to specialize in areas of strength, and to get feedback. One member of a team can be mechanical, technical, artistic etc. A leader is needed to bring pieces together. Working in a group requires one to treat others with respect. The more you work in a group, the better you get at it.