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Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards.

Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards. – Vern Law What does that mean? This is the testing method of the School of Hard Knocks, otherwise known as learning as you go.  Put … Continue reading

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He who has never failed somewhere, that man cannot be great. Failure is the test of greatness.

He who has never failed somewhere, that man cannot be great. Failure is the test of greatness. – Herman Melville What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, but it does make sense. It’s not put the way I am … Continue reading

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