Nikola Tesla Quotes

“there are no such things as natural-born under- or overachievers—there are simply people that tap into their true potentials and people that don’t.”
― Sean Patrick, Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century

“the relation between IQ and success follows the law of diminishing returns.”
― Sean Patrick, Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century

“genius code: curiosity. It’s an essential part of becoming more creative. Expand your interests in life. Seek out new, interesting experiences, no matter how mundane or inconsequential they might seem to others. Read books, watch documentaries, and discuss your ideas with others. No subject, no matter how specialized or esoteric, is off limits. You never know where your imagination will find pieces for its puzzles.”
― Sean Patrick, Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century

“James Clerk Maxwell had proven mathematically that light was electromagnetic radiation—electricity that was vibrating at an extremely high frequency.”
― Sean Patrick, Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century

“this we can see the necessity of being willing to fight for your creations. Morgan and Edison weren’t satisfied with trying to ruin Tesla through capitalistic competition—they were resorting to outright depravity”
― Sean Patrick, Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century

“was a dream project for Tesla, and Westinghouse was awarded the contract. Construction began immediately, and Tesla would oversee it. Progress was slow. The project was perilous and fraught with”
― Sean Patrick, Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century

“One of Morgan’s managers, Charles Coffin, gloated to Westinghouse about how easily Morgan had established Edison’s monopoly by bribing local politicians and installing systems that”
― Sean Patrick, Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century

“By the end of 1897, Westinghouse was nearly bankrupt, and it looked as though Morgan would usurp everything that Tesla and Westinghouse had built together.”
― Sean Patrick, Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century

“you have been my friend, you believed in me when others had no faith; you were brave enough to go ahead when others lacked courage; you supported me when even your own engineers lacked vision. ...”
― Sean Patrick, Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century

“We all face a fundamental choice in our lives. Do we take the path prescribed by our “now you’re supposed to” society, or do we take our own path to toward the life we feel we ought to be living? Do we choose our life’s work based on the U.S. Department of Labor’s list of highest-paying jobs, or do we follow our bliss? Do we heed the call to conformity, or the call to adventure? Every day we see how people have answered these questions, whether consciously or otherwise. We’re constantly confronted with the lazy, the apathetic, the immoral, the indifferent, the irresponsible, and the disconnected—the signs of a decaying culture. “What does it all mean?” many wonder while chasing purposes they’re told are worthwhile, but which feel empty. “What is the purpose of this life?” humans have wondered for millennia, contemplating how insignificant we are in the great cosmic symphony. Well, as the preeminent mythologist Joseph Campbell said, deep down inside, we don’t seek the meaning of life, but the experience of being alive. And that’s what the nature of genius is ultimately about.”
― Sean Patrick, Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century

“What does it all mean?” many wonder while chasing purposes they’re told are worthwhile, but which feel empty. “What is the purpose of this life?” humans have wondered for millennia, contemplating how insignificant we are in the great cosmic symphony.”
― Sean Patrick, Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century

“field of human endeavor, the more visionary the work, the less likely it is to be quickly understood and embraced by lesser minds.”
― Sean Patrick, Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century

“Before you can connect dots, you need to have dots to connect.”
― Sean Patrick, Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century

“What is imagination, though? Michelangelo said he saw angels in the marble and carved until he set them free.”
― Sean Patrick, Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century

“...there are no such things as natural-born under- or overachievers—there are simply people that tap into their true potentials and people that don’t. What is generally recognized as “great talent” is, in almost all cases, nothing more than the outward manifestations of an unwavering dedication to a process.”
― Sean Patrick, Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century

“Marcus Aurelius once said that a person’s life is “dyed with the color of his imagination.”
― Sean Patrick, Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century

“into the ground. Sixteen iron rods would be”
― Sean Patrick, Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century

“there is a boundary to men’s passions when they act from feelings; but none when they are under the influence of imagination.”
― Sean Patrick, Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century

“Studies of people with extraordinary abilities, like Ted Williams, have given rise to what Swedish psychologist Dr. K Anders Ericsson called the “10,000 hour” rule. The rule’s premise is that, regardless of whether one has an innate aptitude for an activity or not, mastery of it takes around ten thousand hours of focused, intentional practice.”
― Sean Patrick, Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century

“illuminates the path to greatness via a unique, accessible, and practical decoding of genius.”
― Sean Patrick, Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century

“believe that genius is a path that we can all take and derive much benefit, happiness, fulfillment, and success from...not a genetic windfall”
― Sean Patrick, Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century

“to a person with”
― Sean Patrick, Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century

“that this form of electricity would ever be available in non-metropolitan areas.”
― Sean Patrick, Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century

“To put that number in perspective, if you practiced an activity four hours per day, seven days per week, it would take you about seven years to reach ten thousand hours. That kind of dedication can only come from the heart—a true love and passion for the activity.”
― Sean Patrick, Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century

“10,000 hour” rule. The rule’s premise is that, regardless of whether one has an innate aptitude for an activity or not, mastery of it takes around ten thousand hours of focused, intentional practice.”
― Sean Patrick, Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century

“Mr. Westinghouse, you have been my friend, you believed in me when others had no faith; you were brave enough to go ahead when others lacked courage; you supported me when even your own engineers lacked vision. ... Here is your contract, and here is my contract. I will tear them both to pieces, and you will no longer have any troubles from my royalties.” In time, these royalties would’ve made Tesla the world’s first billionaire. Instead, they enabled Westinghouse to save his company. Tesla’s selflessness was a testament not only to his generosity and goodwill, but his belief in his ability to continue to create his future.”
― Sean Patrick, Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century

“This brings us back to the beginning of the genius code: curiosity. It’s an essential part of becoming more creative. Expand your interests in life. Seek out new, interesting experiences, no matter how mundane or inconsequential they might seem to others. Read books, watch documentaries, and discuss your ideas with others. No subject, no matter how specialized or esoteric, is off limits. You never know where your imagination will find pieces for its puzzles.”
― Sean Patrick, Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century

“First, that the seed of greatness exists in every human being. Whether it sprouts or not is our choice. Second, that there are no such things as natural-born under- or overachievers—there are simply people that tap into their true potentials and people that don’t. What is generally recognized as “great talent” is, in almost all cases, nothing more than the outward manifestations of an unwavering dedication to a process.”
― Sean Patrick, Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century

“Many such top performers overcame their average—or even below-average—intellects and nonexistent aptitudes to develop outstanding abilities in disciplines such as chess, music, business, and medicine. Examples of such remarkable transformations abound throughout history. Henry Ford failed in business several times and was flat broke five times before he founded the Ford Motor Company. In his youth, Thomas Edison’s teachers told him he was “too stupid to learn anything.” Beethoven was so awkward on the violin that his teachers believed him hopeless as a composer.”
― Sean Patrick, Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century

“takes curiosity to find your call to adventure, it takes courage to venture into the unknown, and it takes imagination to create your path. And to, like Tesla did, create it exactly as you envision it, no matter how much work it takes, or how many people try to stop you.”
― Sean Patrick, Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century