Quote by Al Neuharth

Everyone should fail in a big way at least once before reaching forty.

Everyone should fail in a big way at least once before reach

Summary

This quote suggests that experiencing a major failure before the age of forty is beneficial for personal growth and development. It implies that failure is a crucial and necessary process to understand our limitations, learn from mistakes, and build resilience. By going through a significant failure, individuals can gain valuable lessons, develop a better understanding of themselves, and become more equipped to handle challenges in the future. It encourages taking risks and viewing failures as opportunities for self-improvement and advancement.

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By Al Neuharth

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