Won a speech contest today. Based the speech on the topic of making mistakes. I've made plenty and expect to make many more over my lifetime. I learned a few things about mistakes:
1 - Everybody makes them (don't kid yourself)
2 - You need to learn from them (see examples below)
3 - Don't dwell on them (probably THE most important thing to remember)
The Apple LISA was a commercial flop. What did Apple learn? Enter the Apple Macintosh & Apple's OS X software (both have roots in the LISA computer)
The Ford Edsel was also a commercial flop. What did Ford learn? Enter 2 of the most popular Ford lines, the Mustang & the Taurus
Wilson Greatbatch developed the implantable pacemaker (including it's corrosion-resistant battery) years after he put in the wrong part into an external heart monitor.
I love speaking. I can't explain it. It was envigorating being up there and sharing the speech I had prepared. I need to develop this talent...
MattyV
www.iweighedmorethanjared.com
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