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“I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.”

Thomas Edison

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This quote means that just because something didn't work out, it doesn't mean you've failed. Instead, you have learned many ways that don't work, which is valuable information. For example, Thomas Edison tried many different materials before finding the right one for the light bulb. Each attempt that didn't work was not a failure but part of the process of discovering what did work. In life, this thinking can help us stay positive when things don't go as planned. If we view our setbacks as learning experiences, we can keep trying and eventually find success. This mindset encourages resilience and persistence.

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Experimentation Failure Innovation Inspiration Learning from mistakes Motivation Persistence Resilience Success Thomas edison
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