Here’s a weird idea. (Yes, I’m back, at least for now, after spending a bunch of months journaling and trying to straighten out my head. More on that later. Perhaps.) Too many of us just sit at work, exercising nothing but our eyes and fingers typing at computers. Earlier, I had the idea for a giant keyboard Read More …
Lots of people have businesses on the side, and some places cater to these part-time/ small-time entrepreneurs with office sharing setups that may even involve support staff, like secretaries. But why couldn’t regular businesses cash in, too, leasing out their space, complete with computers and other equipment, on weekends and at night — when the regular employees are off? Read More …
I’d like to sell some puzzle books I’m creating, say at the local airport. But I can’t afford a regular cart. So how about a mini-one? Basically, it would be a portable store, wirelessly ready to accept credit cards, print receipts, store change (that’s in my pockets). Design it all up, and you’ve got yourself Read More …
Not so much an original idea, but a change here. Recently, I started linking to earlier posts. Kind of: If you liked that, you might like this. Well, gotta share the love, right? So now I hope to also link someone else’s original idea. Have one you’d like to tell me about? Email it to pmucha @ stealmyideasplease.com. If Read More …
I’m not sure what these mean. They must have meant something when I emailed to myself for later posting. Now they’re puzzles to ponder: Out sick on account of epiphany. My arrogance is the only thing that saves me from you! What if playgrounds had mood swings that changed color with your mood?
Say at work, you don’t dare get caught checking out fun stuff on the Web. That boss is so strict, well, can’t even safely check out fark.com, ESPN, blogs or film reviews. Well, somebody could create a website just for you. Go to “fooltheboss.com” and you’re instantly redirected to “seriousbusiness.com” and the title displays “Statistical Marketing Analysis” and the big headline Read More …
One surefire way to come up with a good invention: Make life simpler. Make things easier, more convenient. But wouldn’t life be poorer without … peanuts in the shell? Leaves to rake? Snow to shovel? Novels and TV shows and sporting events that lead you on to the very end? Sudoku puzzles and Rubik’s Cubes? Sometimes Read More …
Why did paper lunch bags get smaller? These days, you’re more likely to have some kind of container to stick in the microwave. And even if its fits, good luck getting more than an apple and yogurt cup in there, too. Product idea: Bigger lunch bags.