“I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.”— Thomas Edison
What it means
An unsuccessful attempt can still produce knowledge. Treating failure as evidence helps us adjust the method instead of abandoning the objective.
Context
Edison described his relentless trial-and-error process while inventing the light bulb.
Reflect
What did your last unsuccessful attempt teach you about what to change?
Today’s action
Write down one lesson from a failure and test a different approach.
About Thomas Edison
American inventor who brought the world the light bulb and countless innovations.