Does the name Linus Yale, Jr. ring a bell? Can you tell me anything that he accomplished without furiously tapping the Google search bar? If you can’t don’t feel bad. Most people don’t know who he was or what he did.
Although he’s not a household name, you and I use his inventions every day. His creations are small in size, but they’re huge in what they provide!
Ok, I’ve kept you in the dark long enough. It’s time for the revealing. Let me sum up what this creative genius did by peeling back history to 1855.
Linus Yale, Jr., a left-brained problem solver, built on the foundation his father laid. He “bloomed where he was planted,” and is credited with developing the modern-day lock and key.
He co-founded the Yale Lock Manufacturing Company in 1868. It would go on to become the world’s largest producer of locks. Mr. Yale also invented the combination lock. Yale locks? That sounds familiar! Your home may be wearing Yale Locks. Your child’s school locker may have Yale Combination Locks. And the bank you do business with may be guarded by safe locks produced by Yale.
But what does all this gabbing about Linus Yale, Jr. have to do with our personal development? How does a Yale lock make you and me a better employee? How can his inventions inspire us to reach our individual and career goals?
You’ll be surprised to learn what this left-brained thinker and inventor can teach us!
It can be summed up in one word – security!
You and I need security!
We need security in our homes. Door locks, security systems, or even a barking dog can bring security. Consumer Affairs reports that in 2024, the smart home security market was worth an estimated $32.5 billion!
We need security financially! Ever experience more month than money? I’m sure that most of us have! We long for financial security because it promotes mental peace and self-worth. And when you feel better about yourself, you’ll be a better worker!
We also need secure relationships. Secure relationships in life are pivotal to self-improvement. Positive relationships give personal dividends of happiness, contentment, confidence, and self-esteem. But they also develop cooperation, concern, and a team effort mindset toward others.
Aren’t you thankful for Linus Yale, Jr. and his tremendous creation?
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