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The clich\u00e9 image of someone being struck by a billion-dollar idea is a bright lightbulb glowing over their head. But in the case of Sir James Dyson, the inventive mastermind behind the iconic Dyson vacuum cleaner, a more apt image is a lightbulb over his head that keeps flickering on and off, giving him a headache.<\/p>\n
The legendary engineer and entrepreneur \u2014 whose name is now synonymous with innovative products \u2014 says<\/span> the root of his big idea was annoyance. He was using a vacuum cleaner that just didn\u2019t do the job he needed it to do, got angry about it, and so went to work building something that totally sucked in the best way possible. He accomplished that goal and a whole lot more.<\/span><\/p>\n Dyson spoke with me on our show, How Success Happens<\/a>, about his process and his passions, which extend beyond household products to sustainable farming<\/a> and supporting the next generation of problem-solvers with The James Dyson Awards<\/a>. He was funny, inspiring, and eager to share his approach to innovation, which has earned him global recognition and billions in sales.<\/span><\/p>\n Watch the full episode above or listen here, and check out his success takeaways, which you can use to help your personal success take off in three, two, one! <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n