Chapter

Promotions and Failures
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1:04:43 - 1:09:16 (04:33)

Failure is celebrated in theory, but in practice it is not easy to get promoted because of it. A look at the role failure plays in productivity and advancement is discussed.

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The unfinished works of Michelangelo provide a metaphor for how we should think about ourselves despite the prevalent belief that we should only focus on the finished product.
1:04:43 - 1:06:54 (02:11)
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Michelangelo
Summary

The unfinished works of Michelangelo provide a metaphor for how we should think about ourselves despite the prevalent belief that we should only focus on the finished product.

Chapter
Promotions and Failures
Episode
817 How to Find Your Highest Potential with David Epstein
Podcast
The School of Greatness
In this episode, the speaker talks about how failure is an integral part of the innovation process and how companies like 3M have used it to their advantage.
1:06:54 - 1:09:16 (02:21)
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Innovation
Summary

In this episode, the speaker talks about how failure is an integral part of the innovation process and how companies like 3M have used it to their advantage. He also highlights the journey of J. Shrie Seth, one of 3M's corporate scientists.

Chapter
Promotions and Failures
Episode
817 How to Find Your Highest Potential with David Epstein
Podcast
The School of Greatness