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Advice Quote by Thomas J Watson

“Would you like me to give you a formula for success? Its quite simple, really. Double your rate of failure. You are thinking of failure as the enemy of success. But it isnt 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…” quote by Thomas J Watson
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“Would you like me to give you a formula for success? Its quite simple, really. Double your rate of failure. You are thinking of failure as the enemy of success. But it isnt 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 thats where you will find success.”

Thomas J Watson

About This Quote

Embracing failure as a learning tool accelerates success; mistakes are essential.

In simple terms: Failure fuels success when learned from.

Key Takeaway

Treat errors as growth opportunities.

Themes

Growth Resilience Learning Success

Mood

optimistic pragmatic

Type

motivational strategic

When to use this quote

  • entrepreneurship
  • skill development

Key Concepts

Mindset Experimentation Perseverance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you turn setbacks into lessons?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on failure can cause paralysis.

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