In 2013, Rolf Dobelli told The Guardian’s readers he hadn’t read the news in 4 years. His quote explains why headlines keep you...
In 1972, a 17-year-old Bill Gates watched his first product fail in front of local officials. His quote explains why everyone needs...
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In 1801, Beethoven barely reacted when his student hit a wrong note but got angry when the boy played without feeling. His quote...
In 1990, NASA launched a $1.5 billion telescope with a mirror ground to the wrong shape. This quote explains why fixing it took 3...
In 1901, Wilbur Wright said people wouldn’t fly for 1,000 years. This quote explains how he and Orville turned a failed glider into...
In 1917, Lewis Fry Richardson spent 6 weeks working out a weather forecast that turned out to be wrong. Piet Hein’s quote explains...
In 2010, Dan McLaughlin quit his job to become a professional golfer without ever having played a full round. His first day was 4...
In 1950, Frank Sinatra lost his voice on stage and, soon after, his career. His quote lays out the 4 steps that brought him back...