Fail to Succeed: Why Science Needs Mistakes

This book argues that failure is a powerful and necessary ingredient for real breakthroughs. Author Mark E. jemy explores how some of history's greatest triumphs were built on mistakes, from Alexander Fleming's accidental discovery of penicillin to the invention of the microwave oven from a melted candy bar. The book delves into the psychology of failure, examining cognitive biases like confirmation bias and the sunk cost fallacy that prevent learning. It provides a framework for building failure-tolerant mindsets and creating a culture of candor, turning catastrophic failures—like the Ariane 5 rocket explosion—into invaluable learning opportunities. Ultimately, it teaches readers how to treat their biggest blunders as their most valuable data and truly "fail to succeed".