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Thomas Edison’s Character: The Legacy Behind the Name
The ancient Stoics wrote often about character. Ryan Holiday carries that torch in Right Thing, Right Now, arguing that character—not talent, wealth, or luck—is what truly defines a person. The Wizard of Menlo Park shows the same by Thomas Edison’s character. Character is internal. It’s who you are when no one’s watching. Edison’s story isn’t…
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May Reading List: 5 Best Books I Read in May 2025
May had five Fridays, which gave me extra time to finish an additional book. Here’s my May reading list—a well-rounded mix of philosophy, business, fiction, personal growth, and golf instruction: For everything I’ve read this year—including these five—check out my full reading lists [HERE]. Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the…
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Free Cash Flow Lesson from Thomas Edison: Why Cash Is King
In 2004, Jeff Bezos wrote something in Amazon’s shareholder letter that offers a free cash flow lesson that could’ve saved Thomas Edison decades of financial strain: “Our ultimate financial measure, and the one we most want to drive over the long term, is free cash flow per share.” At first glance, it’s a dry, nearly…
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Thomas Edison’s Ego: Lessons from the Wizard of Menlo Park
Ryan Holiday’s Ego Is the Enemy argues that our greatest obstacles are often internal, rooted in selfishness, pride, and self-importance. The Wizard of Menlo Park offers a vivid, real-world example of this principle through the story of Thomas Edison’s ego. Thomas Edison’s ego shaped both his triumphs and his troubles. He struggled to acknowledge competitors,…
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Thomas Edison’s Happiness: Work, Willpower, and Big Ideas
According to The Wizard of Menlo Park, Thomas Edison’s happiness stemmed from three core principles: working on large-scale projects, immersing himself completely in his work, and maintaining control over the decision-making process. Thomas Edison’s happiness was fueled by action. He found joy in tackling massive, complex problems. Whether inventing the phonograph or building an electric…
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