My First Million SPECIAL: Thomas Edison (Part 1)
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Sep 18, 2021 
Ben Wilson, host of the 'How to Take Over the World' podcast, dives into the life of Thomas Edison, the legendary inventor. They explore Edison's rise from a challenging childhood in Michigan to becoming a celebrated figure. The conversation highlights his early innovations amid the Civil War and his remarkable work ethic, even on his wedding day. The episode also captures the intense competition with Alexander Graham Bell, leading to Edison's groundbreaking invention of the phonograph and the societal fascination that followed.
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Edison's Early Hustle
- At 12, Edison became a newsboy, selling goods on trains and setting up fruit stands.
- By 13, he ran a business with underage employees, bribing conductors with produce.
Telegraph Operator and Prankster
- Edison became a telegraph operator, excelling at receiving messages but not sending.
- He joined a group of "tramp operators," skilled in practical jokes involving electricity.
Inventing Obsession
- Inventing became an obsession for Edison, leading to a neglect of basic needs like sleep and food.
- This mirrors the driven personalities of other great inventors and innovators.
