Founders

What I learned from reading Alfred Nobel: A Biography by Kenne Fant. ---- [16:24] The self-awareness that would become so characteristic of him was awakening and with it the determination to be the master of every situation. He was not going to throw himself into the world and let luck or chance lead the way.  [26:26] When it comes to serious matters, I have adopted the rule of acting seriously.  [28:09] Alfred never forgot poverty.  [30:04] Financial pressure was accelerating his development as an inventor.  [39:15] Alfred asked her what she wished as a wedding present. The quick-witted young woman astonished him by replying without hesitation, “As much as Monsieur Nobel himself earns in one day.” Impressed and amused, Alfred agreed. The girl received a monetary gift of such size that she and her husband could enjoy it as long as their marriage lasted. The bank draft Alfred signed was for $110,000.  [47:33] It would take many years for Alfred to accept the idea that sometimes business failures were inevitabl