Food Quote by Eric Jerome Dickey
“We tried it again and it didn't work out. Sour milk is always sour milk. When something goes bad it stays bad.You don't put sour milk in the refrigerator one day,and take it out the next and expect it to taste sweet.”
About This Quote
Attempts that repeat the same flawed method will continue to fail; change the approach.
In simple terms: Repeating a bad method yields the same bad result.
Key Takeaway
Change tactics when something fails.
Themes
failure
repetition
adaptation
Mood
frustrated
reflective
Type
advice
cautionary
When to use this quote
- business
- cooking
- personal projects
- relationships
- health
Key Concepts
learning from mistakes
process improvement
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions are you repeating?
- How can you alter the process?
A Different Perspective
If the underlying conditions aren't altered, outcomes remain poor.
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