Words of Wisdom — May 23, 2014

Cosby on Failure

“I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everyone.” – Bill Cosby

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“I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everyone.”

– Bill Cosby

The most surprising and impactful new stories delivered to your inbox every week, for free.

“It is natural to want to avoid failure. But when we avoid failure, we also avoid discovery and accomplishment.”

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How the 40-year-old entrepreneur and media mogul learned from his struggles, and why he believes accountability is the real secret to happiness.

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