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The invention of masking tape challenged existing paradigms in the field of innovation by demonstrating the importance of persistence and creative problem-solving. The 3M worker who invented masking tape faced rejection initially, but he did not give up on his idea. Instead, he found a way around the financial constraints by using a series of $99 purchase orders to buy the necessary equipment, thus staying within his $100 budget. This innovative approach not only led to the creation of a product that made millions for the company, but also highlighted the potential of 'bending the rules' and thinking outside the box in the innovation process.
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The hurdler understands that innovation requires the ability to overcome obstacles. Roadblocks and unexpected delays are just part of the process, and this persona focuses on getting past those obstacles. The 3M worker who invented masking tape had the idea rejected in the beginning, but he stuck with it and kept the idea alive. Since his budget was $100, he used a series of $99 purchase orders to buy the equipment he needed to produce the first run. By bending the rules, he created a product that made the company millions.
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