Dyson reframes failure as the actual engine of progress. When something works, you shrug and move on. When something fails, you're forced to ask why—and the answer is usually rich with insight. He counted 5,127 prototypes before the bagless vacuum worked, and he calls it a 'hugely enjoyable struggle.' Schools teach kids to get the answer right the first time, which trains them to avoid the only state where real learning happens.
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