How Thomas Edison Failed 1,000 Times Before Making the Lightbulb
Photo from the web Thomas Edison tried 1,000 times before he made a working electric lightbulb. Most people would quit after ten tries, but Edison saw every wrong way as one step closer to the right one. His story shows us that real success comes from sticking with a hard task when everyone else gives up. He did not invent light on his own, but he built a cheap bulb that stayed bright for hours. His secret was simple. He tested thousands of different materials until he found a carbonized bamboo line that worked. You can learn how to turn your own set of bad tries into a win by looking at his exact path. The Hard Truth About Thomas Edison and His Failed Experiments In 1878, Thomas Edison decided to tackle the problem of home light. Gas lamps were smelly, dangerous, and burned down homes every week. Arc lights were way too bright for a small living room. Edison knew the world needed a safe electric bulb. He set up a huge team of workers in his lab in Menlo Park, New Jersey. They...