The Illustrated 99% Conference 2012: An Epic Episode in Words & Pictures!
Wendy MacNaughton captures the nuances of this year's 99% Conference - from hairstyles to hand gestures - in an awesome illustration series.
99% Conference 2012: Key Takeaways On Making Ideas Happen (Pt. III)
Lessons on embracing "gut churn," turning self-doubt into a strength, and embracing your work as a gift from this year's 99% Conference.
Introducing The 2012 Alva Emerging Fellows
Meet OneBeep, IPT, and Unbound Concepts - the awesome innovations of young inventors who are pushing forward world-changing ideas.
In Praise of Slow Mastery: 10 Great Achievements That Took Time
Great things take time. We round up a list of incredible achievements from "Mad Men" to the Brooklyn Bridge to "Born to Run" in recognition of the power of perseverance.
What It Takes To Innovate: Wrong-Thinking, Tinkering & Intuiting
A look at the characteristics that have propelled inventors from Leonardo Da Vinci to Thomas Edison to Steve Jobs to success.
The Alva Award: Recognizing Remarkable Inventors
Who will be the next great serial inventor, perhaps even the next Thomas Edison? The 99% and GE introduce the first annual Alva Award.
The Alva Emerging Fellowships, Empowering the Next Generation of Inventors
Our new Alva Emerging Fellowships, presented with GE, will give three young inventors a cash grant to put their ideas into action.
Marjane Satrapi: On Artistic Freedom, Fame & Finishing No Matter What
Sometimes being an artist is your only choice. We talk to Persepolis filmmaker and author Marjane Satrapi about the rewards of choosing the path of most resistance.
The Future of Self-Improvement, Part II: The Dilemma of Coaching Yourself
Outstanding achievements don't just fall from the sky, they come from the relentless cultivation of learning and expertise. But how do we go about it?
The Future of Self-Improvement, Part I: Grit Is More Important Than Talent
What if long-term success doesn't really have that much to do with your "potential"? A look at recent research that debunks talent in favor of true grit.
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