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“Vanguard never would have happened if I hadn't been fired as CEO of Wellington Management Company, the firm that did the investing for the Wellington fund and eight sister funds.” quote by John C. Bogle
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“Vanguard never would have happened if I hadn't been fired as CEO of Wellington Management Company, the firm that did the investing for the Wellington fund and eight sister funds.”

John C. Bogle

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Source Interview: Business Insider, 2015.

Personal setback led to creation of Vanguard, showing failure can spark innovation.

In simple terms: Failure can inspire new ventures.

Key Takeaway

Embrace setbacks as opportunities.

Themes

entrepreneurship failure innovation

Mood

inspirational pragmatic

Type

business motivational

When to use this quote

  • startup founding
  • career pivots

Key Concepts

business strategy leadership resilience

Practical Applications

  • investment management

Questions to Reflect On

  • What conditions turn failure into success?
  • How can leaders foster a culture that learns from mistakes?
A Different Perspective

Failure alone doesn't guarantee success.

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