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My best mistake : epic fails and silver linings / Terry O'Reilly.
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Record details
- ISBN: 9781443459464
- Physical Description: 285 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour) ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Toronto, Ontario : Collins, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Jaws: you're gonna need a better shark -- Scotty Bowman: the first cut is the deepest -- Ski-Doo: how do you spell success? -- Brian Williams: the unofficial spokesperson of the second chance club -- Billy Joel: they sit at the bar and put bread in my jar -- Steve Madden: the shoe of Wall Street -- Swanson's TV Dinners: the problem with leftovers -- Bill Maher: the problem with being politically incorrect on politically correct -- The Dixie Chicks: on getting Dixie-Chicked -- Seth MacFarlane: the gate is now closed -- Steve Jobs: the second bite of the apple -- Kellogg's Corn Flakes: suppressing your desires since 1896 -- Rob Lowe: sex, lies and videotape -- The Who: who are you? -- Ellen DeGeneres: when a door shuts, a closet opens -- The Incredible Hulk: fifty shades of grey -- Anthony Carter: turning up the heat in Miami -- Popsicles: air conditioning on a stick -- Sam Phillips: rocket 'n' roll -- Kathleen King: watching the cookie crumble -- Fiberglas Pink: how a successful product dyed -- Mario Puzo: an offer everyone can refuse -- The Old Farmer's Alamanc: white day in July -- Atul Gawande: planes, pains and operating tables -- Afterword: embrace the obstacle.
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- Subject:
- Success > Anecdotes.
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- Social Science/Culture
Available copies
- 13 of 15 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Valemount Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 15 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valemount Public Library | anf 158.1 ore (Text) | 35194014324453 | Adult non-fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
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- HARPERCOLL
The host of CBC Radioâs Under the Influence, Terry OâReilly, uncovers the surprising power of screwing up
The Incredible Hulk was originally supposed to be grey, but a printing glitch led to the superheroâs iconic green colour. NHL hall-of-famer Serge Savardâs 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 OâReilly recounts how some of the biggest breakthroughs and best-loved products originated with a mistake. Some peopleâs âmistakesâ led to dramatic life changesâlosing their jobs, their companies and often their credibilityâonly for them to discover new opportunities on the other shore. Other peopleâs mistakes seemed minor, almost insignificantâand 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.