"I haven’t failed - I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work" - Thomas Edison quote

"I haven’t failed - I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work" - Thomas Edison quote

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Professional Development

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses Thomas Edison's famous quote about finding 10,000 ways that won't work, emphasizing that failure is not the end but a step towards success. It highlights Edison's perseverance and compares it to Michael Jordan's approach to learning from failures. The speaker encourages viewers to see failures as opportunities to learn and grow, rather than as setbacks, and to continue striving towards their goals.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Thomas Edison famous for inventing?

The computer

The light bulb

The airplane

The telephone

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the video, when does someone truly fail?

When they make a mistake

When they stop trying

When they don't succeed immediately

When they ask for help

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which famous athlete is mentioned in the video for learning from failure?

Michael Jordan

Serena Williams

Usain Bolt

Lionel Messi

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if you fail a test, according to the video?

Blame the teacher

Learn the material and try again

Switch to an easier class

Give up on the subject

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the video suggest you view failures?

As permanent setbacks

As opportunities to learn

As reasons to quit

As embarrassing moments