Done Quote by Theodore Levitt
“Experience comes from what we have done. Wisdom comes from what we have done badly.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "Marketing Management", 1960, business textbook
Experience teaches what to do; wisdom teaches what not to repeat after failure.
In simple terms: Experience teaches; wisdom learns from mistakes.
Key Takeaway
Learn from errors.
Themes
learning
experience
wisdom
Mood
thoughtful
instructive
Type
business
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career development
- project management
- product design
Key Concepts
error analysis
continuous improvement
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you turn a failure into a lesson?
- What systems help capture lessons learned?
A Different Perspective
Wisdom may be ignored if not reflected upon.
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