Thomas Edison in his life time had over 1000
patents.Most of which revolutionized the world in which we live in. He was
acclaimed the greatest inventor of the modern age.He was a manufacturer, a
business man and a founder of organized research.He was born on February 11th
in 1847 in Milan Ohio.The last born of 7 children.
Had formal education for only 3
months and quit because he could not adapt to the routine of schools.
His mother a former teacher started teaching him at home.As early as 9 years
old he started performing experiments on his own he had learnt from the books
he had read.
He Got a Job as a candy seller and newspaper man to earn money to do more of
his research.He never depended on formal education but depended on books he had
read on his own.
Does focus on formal education really yield success in our present
day society ?Have a look at his laboratory,some of his workers and his
Congressional Gold Medal award.
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