Characteristics of American Tinkerpreneurs

1. Mechanical ability from an early age;
2. Stubborn practicality and dedication to making and selling useful things;
3. Willingness to expand their creative orbits as widely as possible to get the job done;
4. Relentless work ethic and insatiable commitment to continual self-improvement;
5. A deep and abiding respect for intellectual property, fair play, and the rule of law;
6. Strong faith and perseverance through failure and adversity; 
7. Reverence for America’s special role as a beacon of freedom and opportunity.

Source: Who Built That. Awe-Inspiring Stories of American Tinkerpreneurs (2015) by Michelle Malkin.