How did Carnegie’s early job with the railroads greatly contribute to his success in the steel business?

Working for the railroads gave Carnegie firsthand knowledge of their expansion and needs. He could see that growing rail networks would require increasing amounts of steel for tracks, bridges, and related infrastructure. This helped him recognize the opportunity in steel; the key advantage was anticipating demand, not simply learning to lay tracks or receiving a large salary.

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