“Every error, every flaw, every failure, however small, is a marginal gain in disguise. This information is regarded not as a threat but as an opportunity.”
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Black Box Thinking: Why Some People Never Learn from Their Mistakes - But Some Do
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Matthew Syed
Matthew Syed is a British journalist born on November 2, 1970. He is known for his contributions to sports reporting, particularly his analyses of table tennis and cricket. Syed's career began at The Guardian, and he later became a columnist for The Independent. His book 'Bounce: The Myth of Talent and the Power of Practice' has had a significant impact both academically and among the public, exploring the relationship between talent and hard work. more
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