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#62 The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

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Mar 4, 2019
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ANECDOTE

Elon Musk's Admiration for Franklin

  • Elon Musk shared his admiration for Benjamin Franklin in an interview.
  • He highlighted Franklin's entrepreneurial journey from runaway kid to successful printer, scientist, and politician.
ANECDOTE

Franklin's Early Education and Career Shift

  • Franklin's father initially intended him for the church but shifted him to printing after recognizing his love for reading.
  • Young Franklin disliked his father's trade of candle and soap making.
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Franklin's Path to Printing

  • Franklin's dislike for his father's trade led him to explore other options.
  • His passion for reading ultimately influenced his father's decision to make him a printer.
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