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“The average for entrepreneurs is 3.8 failures before they finally make it in business.”

John C. Maxwell

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Source Book: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, 1998

Entrepreneurial success often follows multiple failures, emphasizing perseverance.

In simple terms: Failure precedes success.

Key Takeaway

Embrace failure as learning.

Themes

entrepreneurship resilience growth

Mood

inspirational hopeful

Type

philosophical business

When to use this quote

  • startup launches
  • product development
  • career planning
  • investment pitching

Key Concepts

psychology statistics motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How many failures are you willing to endure?
  • What can you learn from each setback?
A Different Perspective

Failure rates vary by industry.

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