From: The War of the Currents: How Edison and Tesla Electrified a Rivalry
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Are you more of an Edison or a Tesla in how you solve problems?

Edison solved problems by trying ten thousand different physical combinations until one worked. He called it 'sweat over inspiration.' Tesla solved problems by imagining the entire machine in his mind, running tests in his head, and building it perfectly the first time. Knowing your own style helps you work better with others.

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Think of a problem you need to solve. Try Tesla's way: sit quietly and visualize the solution step-by-step in your head before touching anything. Then try Edison's way: quickly make three messy, imperfect drafts to see what fails.

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