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Success came from perseverance from "summary" of The Idea Factory by Jon Gertner
The relentless pursuit of innovation and progress is a central theme in 'The Idea Factory'. Throughout the book, we see how success is not achieved overnight, but rather through perseverance and dedication. The individuals and teams at Bell Labs faced numerous challenges and setbacks in their quest to push the boundaries of technology. Yet, they never gave up. One example of this determination is the development of the transistor. Despite initial failures and skepticism from their peers, scientists like John Bardeen, Walter Brattain, and William Shockley continued to experiment and refine their ideas. It was only through their perseverance that they were able to eventually create a working transistor, a groundbreaking invention that revolutionized the field of electronics. Another illustration of the power of perseverance is the invention of the la...
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