Nikola Tesla struggled with poverty and skepticism throughout his career. Many investors doubted his alternating current (AC) ideas, favoring Thomas Edison’s direct current. Tesla persisted, refining AC motors and transmission systems. The turning point came when Westinghouse supported his designs, powering the 1893 World’s Fair and widespread electrical grids. Tesla’s journey shows that unwavering belief in innovation can electrify the world and inspire generations of inventors.
