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“Would you like me to give you a formula for success? Itís quite simple, really. Double your rate of failure. You are thinking of failure as the enemy of success. But it isnít at all. You can be discouraged by failure or you can learn from it, So go ahead and make mistakes. Make all you can…” quote by Thomas J Watson
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“Would you like me to give you a formula for success? Itís quite simple, really. Double your rate of failure. You are thinking of failure as the enemy of success. But it isnít at all. You can be discouraged by failure or you can learn from it, So go ahead and make mistakes. Make all you can. Because remember thatís where you will find success.”

Thomas J Watson

About This Quote

Source Speech: Business Leadership, 1945

Double your failure rate to achieve success; failure is a teacher, not an enemy.

In simple terms: Embrace failure for success.

Key Takeaway

Learn from mistakes to grow.

Themes

success failure learning growth mindset

Mood

motivational practical

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • entrepreneurship
  • product development
  • personal development

Key Concepts

risk management resilience continuous improvement

Questions to Reflect On

  • What failures taught you most?
  • How to balance risk and safety?
A Different Perspective

Too many failures can demoralize teams.

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