"I don't work on a project unless I believe that it will dramatically improve life for a bunch of people"

This quote by Dean Kamen talks to the value of purposeful work. He thinks that any task he handles ought to have a meaningful impact on the lives of many individuals. He is not thinking about dealing with projects that do not have a positive result on the lives of others. This speaks to his commitment to making a distinction on the planet and his commitment to helping others. He is not interested in dealing with jobs that do not have a favorable impact on the lives of many people. He is focused on making a difference and enhancing the lives of those around him. This quote is a reminder that we need to all make every effort to make a favorable distinction in the lives of others which our work should have a significant effect.