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Failure Quote by Charles M. Schwab

“Concentrate and think upon the problem in mind until a satisfactory conclusion is reached, and then finally go ahead. If you have made a mistake, all right. Never find fault with a man because he has made a mistake. It is only a fool that makes the same mistake the second time.” quote by Charles M. Schwab
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“Concentrate and think upon the problem in mind until a satisfactory conclusion is reached, and then finally go ahead. If you have made a mistake, all right. Never find fault with a man because he has made a mistake. It is only a fool that makes the same mistake the second time.”

Charles M. Schwab

About This Quote

Source Book: How to Succeed in Business, 1915

Focus intensely on a problem until solved, then move forward; mistakes are okay but avoid repeating them.

In simple terms: Solve problems fully, learn from errors, don’t repeat them.

Key Takeaway

Solve, learn, don’t repeat.

Themes

productivity learning resilience

Mood

pragmatic instructive

Type

educational motivational

When to use this quote

  • project planning
  • skill development
  • leadership coaching
  • quality control

Key Concepts

problem solving error management continuous improvement

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance deep focus with teamwork?
  • What systems help you catch repeated mistakes early?
A Different Perspective

Some problems require collaboration, not solo focus.

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