Marilyn vos Savant

From Setback to Comeback: Refusing Permanent Defeat

Systems make resilience repeatable. After Action Reviews distill lessons immediately after performance, a practice popularized by the U.S. Army since the 1970s. Pre-mortems ask teams to imagine failure in advance and surface fixes (Gary Klein, 2007). Lean methods push a minimum viable product to test assumptions quickly (Eric Ries, 2011). On the personal side, implementation intentions—if-then plans—reduce friction under stress (Peter Gollwitzer, 1999). Time-boxed retries, failure budgets, and recovery rituals turn emotions into cadence rather than verdicts. As these loops mature, setbacks feed improvement, which in turn justifies continued effort. [...]

Success Comes from Developing Strengths, Not Eliminating Weaknesses - Marilyn vos Savant

Marilyn vos Savant, known for having one of the highest recorded IQs, has shared many insights on logic, problem-solving, and personal development. This quote reflects her analytical approach to achieving potential by prioritizing effectiveness. [...]

To Acquire Knowledge, One Must Study; But to Acquire Wisdom, One Must Observe — Marilyn vos Savant

Studying is essential for acquiring knowledge. It involves learning facts, theories, and understanding specific subjects. This highlights the structured way in which many people pursue education and intellectual growth. [...]