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My best mistake : epic fails and silver linings

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  • Running Time: 09:07 hrs
    Narrator: Terry O'Reilly
    Note: This book was purchased with support from the Government of Canada's Social Development Partnerships Program - Disability Component.
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    Running Time: 09:07 hrs
    Narrator: Terry O'Reilly
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    BC Libraries Cooperative, 2022
    Note: This book was produced with support from the Government of Canada's Social Development Partnerships Program - Disability Component

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  • Author: O'Reilly, Terry
    Contributor: O'Reilly, Terry
    Edition: Unabridged
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    2021
    Summary:

    The host of CBC Radio's Under the Influence, Terry O'Reilly, uncovers the surprising power of screwing up The Incredible Hulk was originally supposed to be grey, but a printing glitch led to the superhero's iconic green colour. NHL hall-of-famer Serge Savard's hockey career nearly ended prematurely, not because of an injury, but because of an oversight. And the invention of a beloved treat, the Popsicle, began with a simple mistake. In his fascinating and meticulously researched new book, Terry O'Reilly recounts how some of the biggest breakthroughs and best-loved products originated with a mistake. Some people's "mistakes" led to dramatic life changes-losing their jobs, their companies and often their credibility-only for them to discover new opportunities on the other shore. Other people's mistakes seemed minor, almost insignificant-until they led to a famous brand, a legendary band or a groundbreaking work of art. And in a few instances, a mistake actually saved lives. The fear of failing often holds us back. My Best Mistake will change how you think about screwing up and will encourage you to accept mistakes and embrace the obstacles that may arise from these errors, leading you to unexpected breakthroughs and silver linings of your own.

    Language(s): English
    ISBN: 9781443463881