The inventor of the versatile Leatherman tool and founder of the iconic company offers his inspiring personal story as a practical guide for entrepreneurs, artists, and creatives of all kinds who want to make their big ideas come to life.On a budget trip to Europe in 1975, Tim Leatherman began jotting down a list of his ideas for what he would do with the rest of his life. After months of plumbing repairs in cheap hotels and hard work on his volatile Fiat, Tim added an idea to his list: “Adding pliers to a pocket knife.” Little did he know then that he would spend the next four decades building a leading American company that would go on to produce more than 90 million multi-tools at its factory in Portland, Oregon.
His latest creation is a book.In Leatherman, Tim uses parts of his story as tools to help dreamers, entrepreneurs, and creatives of all kinds build their big ideas. Each chapter provides valuable insights into how Tim built his invention and company, and the lessons he learned along the way, including:
• You don't need to be "qualified" to pursue your big idea
• If you are serious about your principles, they will become your competitive advantage
• The most important tool you have is the willingness to figure things out as you go. throughTelling stories, advice, and never-before-seen photographs, this book offers an insightful and intimate look at a true American icon, with the goal of inspiring and empowering dreamers to turn their ideas into reality.
