History and technology are twins of a kind, as each develops in tune with the other.
I thought it would be interesting to take a look at a few very different people from our history to see what lessons they might have for us when it comes to technology.
First up, two presidents:
Abraham Lincoln has been almost deified by history. One of my favorite Lincoln biographies is written by Stephen Oates, called “With Malice Toward None: The Life of Abraham Lincoln.”
The lesson I learned from this book was this: Pay attention to detail but never lose sight of the big picture in your work. Lincoln was incredibly busy every day of his presidential life, and I was surprised to find just how of much of his time was absorbed by people seeking favors from him. Oates says Lincoln was overwhelmed on some days. Still, he never lost sight of his goal of preserving the Union in spite of all the distractions.