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Lesson 5: Surround yourself with interesting people

He regularly collaborated and socialized with some of the greatest minds of his time: fellow scientists, politicians, artists, and business people. Writer and poet Rudyard Kipling, conservationist John Muir, and financiers Henry Clay Frick and Thomas Fortune Ryan were just a few of Tesla’s intimates.

On his 75th birthday, Tesla received a celebratory letter from Albert Einstein himself.

Surround yourself with people whom you respect and admire, from a variety of backgrounds and industries.

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Embrace your you-ness Part II

Though he took cat naps throughout the day, Tesla also claimed he never slept more than 2 hours. Once, he stopped eating solid foods, opting instead f...

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Lesson 2: Trust that persistence pays off

Lesson 2: Trust that persistence pays off

Based on stories of Tesla’s childhood, Nikola had energy on his mind from an early age: young Nikola dreamed of harnessing the power of Niagara Falls....

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Lesson 1: Be fearless (and humble)

Tesla was the poster child for divergent thinking and refused to settle for generally accepted ideas. He wasn’t afraid to propose concepts that were way ahead of their time. Often, people weren’t ready for his inventions — and he didn’t care.

“Let the future tell the truth, and eva...

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Lesson 4: Learn to love your own company

Nikola Tesla believed deeply in the power of solitude.

“Be alone,” said Tesla. “That is the secret ...

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Lesson 3: Embrace your you-ness Part I

Lesson 3: Embrace your you-ness Part I

Many CEOs have unusual preferences and personal habits. Whether they’re motivated by productivity, wellbeing, or organization, these quirks seem integral to their success.

But Nikola Tesla takes the cake when it comes to eccentricities. He had a strong

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