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“You have to be willing to be misunderstood if you're going to innovate.”

Jeff Bezos

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When you try to create something new or do things differently, people might not understand you right away. They might think your ideas are strange or wrong because it’s something they haven't seen before. Think about famous inventors, like Thomas Edison with the light bulb. At the time, people used candles and gas lamps, so they couldn't imagine why they needed a light bulb. Edison had to keep working on his invention even though many people didn't get it or thought it was a bad idea. Eventually, his new idea made life better for everyone, and people finally saw the value of his invention. So, if you have a fresh idea or a new way of doing something, stay confident and keep working on it, even if others don’t understand you at first. Over time, your innovation can become very useful and appreciated.

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