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Invention
Book

Invention

A Life

Simon & Schuster, 2021 mais...


Editorial Rating

9

Qualities

  • Comprehensive
  • Overview
  • Engaging

Recommendation

James Dyson tells the remarkable story of how he brought his iconic bagless, cyclonic vacuum to market. The incredible patience and perseverance the British inventor displayed along the way is even more astounding than his invention. He took unimaginable risks and suffered painful setbacks to make his dream come true. In a last-ditch effort to get the vacuum into production, Dyson risked everything, mortgaging his home to secure the necessary financing. Brilliant, driven, and eternally optimistic, he was determined to triumph no matter how long it took. Aspiring entrepreneurs clinging to the myth of achieving “overnight success” can learn a lifetime of lessons here.

Take-Aways

  • James Dyson, inventor of the cyclonic vacuum, refused to get sucked in by shortcuts.
  • When Dyson attended the Royal College of Art, design opened new doors to his future.
  • Mentor Jeremy Fry taught lessons that Dyson still follows 50 years later.

About the Author

James Dyson is best known for developing the cyclonic vacuum cleaner. Dyson is a global tech company that researches electric vehicles, solid-state batteries, AI, and high-tech appliances and sells innovative products internationally. In 2017, James Dyson launched the Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology to address the UK’s shortage of engineers and give undergrads hands-on experience. The Dyson family also invests in large-scale carbon-neutral farming in England.


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