62 Quotes by Ken Hakuta

I think what you inherit is not real. I haven't inherited anything. What I have is really mine because I made it myself.

California starts a lot of trends.

There are conventions for people with serious, boring inventions, but fad inventors need help. You need someone to talk to. You just can't tell your friends you're going to invent a pet rock and mortgage your house to pay for it. It's embarrassing... risky mentally. Your friends think you're crazy.

Fads are born to die.

Lack of money is no obstacle. Lack of an idea is an obstacle.

Speed is vital. You got to strike fast. Fads have short lives, and you got to get what you can - like the case of the Pet Rock.

Contrary to what most people believe, fads are made, not born.

A true fad has little utility beyond its entertainment value. Think of the Mood Ring, the Pet Rock, the Slinky, Silly Putty.

People will try to tell you that all the great opportunities have been snapped up. In reality, the world changes every second, blowing new opportunities in all directions, including yours.