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HQ Weekly #52: Starting the Year the Smart Way
Simple steps, clear decisions, and steady progress for inventors.
Inventor Smart
January 05, 2026
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H.Q. Weekly #52
A new year doesn’t require a big leap forward.
It requires a smart first step.
January is when a lot of inventors feel pressure to “do more.”
In reality, this is the best time to slow things down, look at your idea clearly, and make decisions based on information… not emotion.
That’s how real progress starts.
Here’s what to focus on this week.
What’s Happening in January
We’re easing back in with simple, valuable ways to reconnect and move forward:
Mon, Jan 12 — 8pm ET / 5pm PT
Community Hangout & Meet + Greet
Free, open to everyone. A relaxed community meetup.
Thurs, Jan 22 — 8pm ET / 5pm PT
Ask the Inventor Coach: Live Q&A with Brian Fried
Premium Insider exclusive. Real questions, real next steps.
Tues, Jan 27 — 8pm ET / 5pm PT
National Inventor Club Monthly Live Event
Featuring special guest David Meltzer.
Full details and links are always available here:
👉 app.inventorsmart.com/events
Follow Our Event Calendar
One Inventor Reminder
You don’t need to solve the entire invention process right now.
The most successful inventors focus on one stage at a time:
gathering information
understanding the market
confirming whether the idea should move forward
Progress doesn’t come from rushing.
It comes from making better decisions, one step at a time.
If you’re unsure what to do next, that’s okay.
Uncertainty is part of the process — action turns it into clarity.
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Where to Start This Week
Add event to calendar
If you join one thing, make it the Community Hangout on Jan 12.
It’s an easy way to reconnect, hear where others are in the process, and remind yourself that you’re not doing this alone.
If you’re a Premium Insider, come prepared with one clear question for the Jan 22 session. You’ll get more value by narrowing your focus.
That’s it for this week.
No pressure. No rush.
Just smart steps, good information, and steady momentum.
We’re glad you’re here and building with us.
— Team Inventor Smart
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