Come up Quote by Casey Stengel
“He'd (Yogi Berra) fall in a sewer and come up with a gold watch.”
About This Quote
Source Baseball Anecdote: 1950s interview, date unknown
Even in dire situations, unexpected value can emerge, like finding a gold watch in a sewer
In simple terms: Valuable things can appear in the worst places
Key Takeaway
Stay open to unexpected opportunities
Themes
fortune
surprise
resilience
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career setbacks
- financial loss
- personal crises
- creative breakthroughs
Key Concepts
probability of rare events
optimism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prepare for rare positive outcomes?
- What lessons arise from unexpected setbacks?
A Different Perspective
Rare events are unlikely; don’t rely on them for success
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