Here’s a nice article about Douglas Engelbart, inventor of the computer mouse. Now 75, he’s still working, formulating tools and methods for collaboration that he hopes can “bootstrap” organizations together into solving urgent world problems. He’s had some past hardships, having research funds cut, losing a house to fire and his wife to ovarian cancer. But he has that optimistic outlook on life, that “can do” attitude which keeps innovators like him going despite naysayers and setbacks. I always wonder how much more I could accomplish if I didn’t paid as much attention to the negatives. But at least I’m well suited for risk management.