I owe my success to the fact that I never had a clock in my workroom. Seventy-five of us worked twenty hours every day and slept only four hours - and thrived on it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Edison credits working without time discipline and long hours for his success.
- In plain terms
- He says he succeeded because he worked long hours without watching the clock.
- What can you take from it?
- Passion and focus can matter more than fixed schedules.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much should you work?
- Does time matter more than focus?
Another view
Extreme work hours often lead to burnout.
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