It started very early, it faced competition from the incandescent bulb and developed all its contributions. From a young age, his mother believed that he would be hugely successful and Edison believed in himself and what his mother said. However, he had ear problems and was home-schooled. This never stops him from becoming a genius. His true light shone in Menlo Park, where he first demonstrated the incandescent light bulb. This bulb could last over 1,200 hours and used direct current. Until Westinghouse created a light bulb that used alternating current to operate and change the way of light. Besides the light bulb, Edison held 1,093 patents over the years. Edison left a great impact on society through his contributions. Therefore, Thomas Edison was a genius throughout and after his life, with an abundance of his talents.