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Re: Learning From Failure
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Originally Posted by DonRotolo View Post
I have two words for you: Ouch and d'oh!

Seriously, this is engineering. We try things, learn WHY it did not work, fix that, and take tiny (iterative) steps forward. Good work.
I love this sentiment, and the wording

Seriously, good work, don't be afraid to fail, and especially don't be afraid to embrace it and laugh at it. Like 1676s minibot, the only way to go from here is up!

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