Quote by Thomas J. Watson

Would you like me to give you a formula for... success? It's quite simple, really. Double your rate of failure. You're thinking of failure as the enemy of success. But it isn't at all... you can be discouraged by failure -- or you can learn from it. So go ahead and make mistakes. Make all you can. Because, remember that's where you'll find success. On the far side.

Would you like me to give you a formula for... success? It's

Summary

This quote suggests that success can be achieved by embracing failures and viewing them as stepping stones rather than setbacks. The formula proposed is to double the rate of failures, as failure should not be treated as an enemy but rather an opportunity for growth and learning. By making mistakes and learning from them, one can find success on the other side of failure. The quote encourages taking risks and having a resilient attitude towards failure, highlighting that it can pave the way for ultimate success.

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Success & Failure

By Thomas J. Watson

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