2024 07 12 inspiration

Inspiration

Two recent books have created a strong impression on how to approach difficult problems. Thomas Hager has brilliantly written about the progress in German industry from 1900s, Ammonia/fertilizer from BASF with Haber-Bosch process and Sulfa from Bayer by Domagk. Alchemy of Air and The Demon under the microscope is a scintillating read. The source of many inventions can be traced to individuals in small teams with persistence creating breakthrough products.

Start writing your own biography. You want to visit Mars, then do the work which will take you to Mars. Dont keep fiddling your thumbs. Become a mover.