Unfulfilled Ideas: Looking Back at Creative Ventures

As a content specialist working with Google, my journey has been filled with the same sense of excitement as I embark on these projects, only to find myself standing at the edge of unfulfilled ideas and missed opportunities. Sometimes, our creativity can lead us down paths that are so compelling we can't resist the pull to share them with the world. However, often, these paths didn't lead to fruition. In this blog, I share a few of the crazy, innovative ideas that never saw the light of day, and the reasons behind them.

My First Blog: A Distant Memory

Back in the days when blogging was still a budding phenomenon, I had a personal blog that lasted for several years. This was long before the widespread adoption of social media and the bloggers' network era. Scoring a high rating back then was mostly a result of befriending other bloggers—it was a qualitative measure of which voices were trusted and influential. While I was privy to some great discussions and became friends with some fantastic people over time, I always had a dream to blog professionally. I wanted to make a living from it, but unfortunately, my plans never came to fruition. Being too digressive, I found myself wandering off the beaten path, always entertained by the wild adventures of my wandering mind.

Opening a Pizza Store with Weed: A Unique Business Model

Wouldn't it be wild to mix pizza and marijuana? That's precisely the idea I had. I imagined a pizza store that would serve normal pizzas, but with an added section where customers could order a pizza with weed infusions. The whole store would be legal, but customers would have to enter a specific code upon ordering, which would enable them to add weed into their pizza, or the bag of weed would be discreetly tucked away in the box. The idea was quirky and unique, designed to capture the attention of those interested in trying something out of the ordinary. While it was a creative venture, it was also fraught with legal and social challenges that made it impractical to pursue at the time.

My Gas-Powered Snowboard: An Ignored Invention

Kicking off my professional journey as an inventor with a gas-powered snowboard was an ambitious and peculiar idea. My correspondence with the Davison investigation corporation, including my drawings and descriptions, predates an article featuring Black Diamond's gas engine board by about three years. My original drawing conceptualized the engine in a position that was top-heavy and clumsy. After analyzing Black Diamond's board, I decided to pursue a more balanced design, similar to modern Honda scooters or antique trail machines, where the engine cylinder and transmission were inline and centered, facilitating better maneuverability.

I planned on using a Rotax 80 dirtbike engine and modifying it such that the cylinder would be laid flat, rotated 90 degrees from the traditional position. Additionally, I aimed to refine the engine into a self-contained liquid-cooled heat exchanger, complete with an intake system for cold air and a sprayer for snow, all while maintaining a sleek, maneuverable design. The final modification involved altering the engine's power output, removing the transmission and providing a mini-snowmachine clutch, similar to a high-performance skidoo's frame. The track and hydraulic system were conceptualized to attach directly to the engine, ensuring a well-balanced and compact design.

Ultimately, my ideas were too far ahead of their time and lacked the necessary resources to bring them to market. While my detailed plans were comprehensive enough to create a near replica, the complex technical and financial challenges prevented their realization. The Davison investigation corporation never pursued my design, and my invention remained largely an unexplored concept.

Lessons Learned and Future Ventures

Looking back on these experiences, I've learned that innovation is not just about having great ideas; it's about executing them in a practical and feasible manner. The journey of an inventor or entrepreneur is filled with ups and downs—some ideas thrive, while others remain mere musings. However, each failure, no matter how small, provides invaluable lessons that can be applied to future endeavors. I am excited to see what the future holds and how these unfulfilled ideas might inspire new opportunities.

Key Takeaways: Unfulfilled ideas can be valuable sources of creativity and inspiration, but they require a practical approach to implementation. Success often lies not just in having a great idea but in being able to make that idea viable.