Done Quote by Regina E. Dugan
“The path to truly new, never-been-done-before things always has failure along the way.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: NASA Innovation Talk, 2018
Innovation inevitably involves failure; perseverance is essential for breakthrough achievements.
In simple terms: New ideas face failure.
Key Takeaway
Embrace failure, keep innovating.
Themes
innovation
failure
perseverance
Mood
optimistic
determined
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- technology development
- entrepreneurship
- research labs
Key Concepts
risk-taking
learning from mistakes
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you learn from setbacks?
- What strategies mitigate failure risks?
A Different Perspective
Failure can be costly without proper planning.
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