When you think you’ve failed, you haven’t

07 Dec 2022

When you think you’ve failed, you haven’t

Thomas Edison stumbled and failed numerous times before achieving one of humanity’s greatest discoveries: the light bulb. But he never gave up. That was what made him succeed.

“I have not failed 10,000 times—I’ve successfully found 10,000 ways that will not work.” This is one of his most famous quotes, used abundantly for motivation and inspiration when we feel lost.

He also said that “when you think you’ve exhausted all options, remember this: you haven’t.”

We limit our own selves by what we choose to believe.

The world has far more to offer than what our mind tells us.

Also part of Friday Fictioneers

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12 thoughts on “When you think you’ve failed, you haven’t”

Bill on December 13, 2022 at 21:22 said:

The journey of ten thousand failures begins with “well, that did not work.” Inspirational. 🙂

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- mcswhispers on December 13, 2022 at 23:20 said:
  
  So glad you agree! Thanks 🙂
  
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granonine on December 10, 2022 at 20:18 said:

Only a brilliant mind could find 10,000 ways that don’t work 🙂

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- mcswhispers on December 12, 2022 at 13:51 said:
  
  Indeed!
  
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poetisatinta on December 10, 2022 at 00:40 said:

wise words indeed 🙂

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- mcswhispers on December 12, 2022 at 13:50 said:
  
  Thank you!
  
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GHLearner on December 9, 2022 at 23:50 said:

Very wise words, worth remembering.

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- mcswhispers on December 12, 2022 at 13:50 said:
  
  Thank you! Glad you think so !
  
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Keith's Ramblings on December 9, 2022 at 19:31 said:

I’m going to remind myself of that quote next time I’m thinking of quitting!

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- mcswhispers on December 12, 2022 at 13:50 said:
  
  Yes, you should! Glad you found it inspiring 🙂
  
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Sandra on December 9, 2022 at 15:16 said:

An inspirational thought for this cold morning.

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- mcswhispers on December 9, 2022 at 15:17 said:
  
  Glad you liked it!
  
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