Benjamin Franklin Would Be Another Obnoxious Over Achiever
“Ben Franklin. Such an overachiever. Yeah, we get it man, you’re brilliant and charming and work your butt off night and day. What’s that you say? You’re a famous writer and a scientist, and a successful entrepreneur, and a founding father, and a ladies’ man? And you’ve got some wit and wisdom to share with us, to aid in our productivity? Eat my shorts, Franklin.” This list is filled with the most iconic overachievers in history. But it’s no surprise that the Founding Father bad boy would be in this repertoire of historical figures. Through his scandals and shadier dealings, his achievements for American History shine through.
Benjamin Franklin (January 1706 – April 1790), was an American printer and publisher, author, inventor, scientist, and diplomat. Throughout his life, Benjamin Franklin created several items ranging from bifocals to musical instruments. However, for whatever reason, Franklin never once sent any of his inventions in for a patent. Today, many people find this strange because Franklin could have received a lot of credit and money for many of his devices, especially the ones we still use today. Historians who have studied Franklin believe that Franklin did not request patents for his inventions because it was against his beliefs. Franklin thought that we should share our designs as long as they can help others.
