My Best Mistake
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- $25.99
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- $25.99
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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—and yet they unexpectedly resulted in 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 the way you think about screwing up. It 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.
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Humorous and mortifying at the same time
I’m a huge fan of terry oreillys show under the influence so I’m familiar with his story telling but honestly I think the longer format of books is a better vehicle for him than the radio. As Mr. Oreilly says many times on his show “the solution is almost always hiding inside the obstacle” but for many I’d say their own success becomes the obstacle as it discourages risky taking. Read or listen to this and you’ll know that passion and commitment are never wasted even if one needs to start from scratch. Thank Mr. Oreilly for more exquisite stories and many more nuggets in there too