Take The Easy ROAD Sometimes

There is nothing new under the sun but there are lots of old things we don't know. 
- Ambrose Bierce, Editorialist and Satirist 

We all want to be an original or invent something great, but sometimes it is better to take the easy ROAD (i.e. Rip Off And Duplicate).  The most resourceful people and businesses save time, energy and money by leveraging the knowledge, failures, achievements and challenges of others.  Between the Internet and your immediate and extended people networks, there are rich pools of information.  Take what works and use it.  Learn to duplicate the best, and you will free yourself up to create real innovation and success in less time.