“If something seems possible, that's probably because someone is already doing it. When something seems that it can't possibly work, nobody tries it. Real innovation happens when someone tries anyway, overlooking an obvious flaw, and finds a way to make an idea work.”
Quote by Joel Spolsky
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Joel Spolsky
Joel Spolsky is a renowned software engineer and entrepreneur, born in 1965. He is known for his profound insights and rich practical experience in the field of software development. Spolsky worked as a software engineer at Microsoft, where he participated in the development of several well-known products, including Excel and Word. Later, he founded Fog Creek Software and Trello, both of which achieved great success. more
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