Business on Mission Video #5: Charles Goodyear's Extra Ordinary Passion
Rubber. It's everywhere. Tires, shoes, basketballs, wires and even our iPod covers are insulated with it. We live in a world that is filled with Rubber.One man, Charles Goodyear (CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO) struggled through thousands of experiments to make rubber something that is useful for the entire world. Previously, rubber was of limited use since it froze hard in winter and sticky in summer. After years of persistent experimentation, Goodyear had created a tough, cured compound, able to withstand heat and stress. Sadly, he was a poor businessman, unable to profit from his invention or effectively patent it abroad.
Years later the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. was formed by a group of people disconnected with the inventor.
His passion to vulcanize rubber was also a spiritual journey. Goodyear followed his passion in order to glorify God. Sometimes God calls us to follow our crazy and sometimes wild dreams. In the end we might not put a large check in our pocketbook but we might make a dent in the world.
At The Rightnow Campaign and Bluefish TV we created this video to help put the spotlight on this story would inspire others to use their passions and skills to make a difference.
You can watch the clip for free by clicking directly on this link. If you would like to use the clip in a presentation to your church or business you can download the clip for the same price that you would pay to download a clip on iTunes ($1.99).
