Humanity has a hard time accepting bold change or ideas that alter current thinking. Many times to the downfall of the system, people and organizations hold a heavy hand to change because of fear, ego and pride.
Einstein: Ridiculed as a school boy for being lazy, this genius was kept from accomplishing even greater work. One result of his work yielded the atomic bomb. Einstein summarized his feelings: “I made one great mistake in my life… when I signed the letter to President Roosevelt recommending that atom bombs be made.”
John Delorean: An automotive engineer responsible for the Pontiac GTO. He took GM out of a major slump, yet executives would have kept him from this role had it not been for dire straits.
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