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“The grim reality is that most start-ups fail. Most new products are not successful. Yet the story of perseverance, creative genius, and hard work persists.” quote by Eric Ries
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“The grim reality is that most start-ups fail. Most new products are not successful. Yet the story of perseverance, creative genius, and hard work persists.”

Eric Ries

About This Quote

Source Book: “The Lean Startup” (2011)

Most startups fail, yet perseverance and creativity keep entrepreneurs pushing forward.

In simple terms: Failure is common, but persistence matters.

Key Takeaway

Iterate quickly and learn from setbacks.

Themes

entrepreneurship failure perseverance

Mood

optimistic pragmatic

Type

educational motivational

When to use this quote

  • product launch
  • pivot
  • fundraising
  • team building

Key Concepts

business strategy innovation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What experiments can you run today?
  • How do you measure progress?
A Different Perspective

Market forces can overwhelm effort.

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