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Failure and Persistence

Business stories about failure and persistence

Winston Churchill and the Gallipoli Campaign

Winston Churchill and the Gallipoli Campaign

Introduction: The Weight of Leadership Decisions The Gallipoli Campaign, one of the most poignant episodes in Winston Churchill's career, stands as a grim testament to the consequences of leadership decisions in war. Churchill, then First Lord of the Admiralty, played a crucial role in initiating this campaign, which

Walt Disney and the Disney Laugh-O-Gram Studios

Walt Disney and the Disney Laugh-O-Gram Studios

Failure can only be seen as glorious once you have the benefit of hindsight. Try telling someone who has just fallen on their face with something that they have dreamt of doing all their life that this is best thing that happened to them and you are likely to get

Coco Chanel and Chanel no5

Coco Chanel and the Creation of Chanel No5

Chanel No.5 is one of the most iconic fragrances in the world. Reported to be late Queen Elizabeth’s favourite perfume and it is, of course, synonymous with Marilyn Monroe’s famous quip. When asked by Time Magazine in 1952 “What do you wear to bed?” she reportedly said

George Washington at Valley Forge: The Winter Experience

George Washington at Valley Forge: The Winter Experience

The winter encampment at Valley Forge is often remembered as a time of great hardship and testing for the Continental Army and its leader, George Washington. The Valley Forge Winter of 1777-1778 was marked by severe conditions, including a famous painting depicting a foraging party returning to camp. This period